Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, IA (2025-26)

Best Jefferson Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 375 students in Jefferson, IA.

The top ranked public high school in Jefferson, IA is Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Jefferson, IA public high school 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 Jefferson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Jefferson, IA public high school have a of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County 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 Public High Schools in Jefferson, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Greene County High School

(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
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Bottom 50%

1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188

Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson, Iowa

Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856

Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

South Elementary School (Closed 2011)

204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168

Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County High School.

How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?

1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.

What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?

Jefferson 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).