For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 380 students in Woodward, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Woodward, IA are Woodward-granger High School and Woodward Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodward, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Woodward have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public high schools.
Woodward, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Woodward-granger 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 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Woodward, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodward-granger High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
306 W 3rd St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-2115
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #22.
Woodward Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3150
Grades: 5-12
| 114 students
Woodward, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Woodward-granger Grandwood (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1251 334th St
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Woodward, IA 50276
(515) 438-3240
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Woodward, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Woodward, IA include Woodward-granger High School and Woodward Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Woodward?
2 public high schools are located in Woodward.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodward?
Woodward public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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