For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,691 students in Marshalltown, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Marshalltown, IA are Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marshalltown, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Marshalltown have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Marshalltown, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Marshalltown High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Marshalltown, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Marshalltown High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1602 S 2nd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1130
Grades: 9-12
| 1,613 students
Rank: #22.
Marshalltown Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1002 South 3rd Avenue
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1000
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Marshalltown, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1002 S 3rd Ave
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Marshalltown, IA 50158
(641) 754-1090
Grades: 6-8
| 504 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Marshalltown, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Marshalltown, IA include Marshalltown High School and Marshalltown Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Marshalltown?
2 public high schools are located in Marshalltown.
What is the racial composition of students in Marshalltown?
Marshalltown public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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