For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,414 students in Plymouth County, IA. The top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA are Hinton High School, Kingsley-pierson High School and Akron Westfield Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Plymouth County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Le Mars High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Plymouth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hinton High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Grades: 7-12
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsley-pierson High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Kingsley, IA 51028
(712) 378-2861
Grades: 9-12
| 137 students
Rank: #33.
Akron Westfield Senior High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
850 Kerr Drive
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #44.
Le Mars High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
921 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-4153
Grades: 9-12
| 691 students
Rank: #55.
Individualized Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
940 Lincoln Street Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-5858
Grades: 9-12
| 42 students
Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
608 Main St
Merrill, IA 51038
(712) 938-2562
Merrill, IA 51038
(712) 938-2562
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Plymouth County, IA include Hinton High School, Kingsley-pierson High School and Akron Westfield Senior High School. Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Plymouth County?
5 public high schools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% 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 Plymouth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Plymouth County include: Kingsley-pierson High School vs. Hinton High School, Hinton High School vs. Kingsley-pierson High School, Kingsley-pierson High School vs. Akron Westfield Senior High School
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