Best Public High Schools in Jackson County (2026)

Best Jackson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,070 students in Jackson County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jackson County, IA public high schools have an score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Jackson County, IA public high school have a of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Bellevue High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bellevue High School

(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
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1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001

Gr: 6-12 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #22.

Maquoketa Community High School

(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
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600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451

Gr: 9-12 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #33.

Easton Valley Junior High / High School

(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Andrew High School (Closed 2012)

13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221

Gr: 7-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

East Central Community High School (Closed 2012)

439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510

Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

East Central Junior High School (Closed 2012)

439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131

Gr: 7-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279

Gr: 9-12

Preston Elementary School (Closed 2014)

121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431

Gr: K-6 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Preston High School (Closed 2014)

321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221

Gr: 7-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Sabula Elementary Center (Closed 2014)

706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427

Gr: 4-6 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School.

How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?

3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.

What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?

Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?