Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2026)

Best Henry County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,282 students in Henry County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA are Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henry County, IA public high schools have an score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Henry County, IA public high school have a of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Waco High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200

Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Mount Pleasant High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
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2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700

Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

New London Jr-sr High School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
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101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500

Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701

Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #55.

Wisdomquest Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709

Gr: 10-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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Henry County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Winfield Elementary School (Closed 2024)

208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702

Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA include Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Henry County?

5 public high schools are located in Henry County.

What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?

Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?