For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 724 students in 50644, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in 50644, IA is Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 50644 have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50644, IA have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 50644 have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Independence Junior Senior High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 50644, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Independence Junior Senior High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
50644, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405
Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 50644, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in 50644, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 50644?
1 public high schools are located in 50644.
What is the racial composition of students in 50644?
50644 public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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