For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 935 students in Wright County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Wright County, IA are Clarion-goldfield-dows High School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wright County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Wright County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Wright County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Clarion-goldfield-dows High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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 Wright County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Willow Dr
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2895
Gr: 9-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
411 10th Ave Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Belmond-klemme Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
303 E. Main Street
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Eagle Grove High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Nw 2nd Street
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-5143
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Gr: PK-3 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Gr: 6-8 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 14%
300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Gr: PK-1 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Gr: PK-4 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: 2-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Gr: PK-1 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Wright County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Wright County, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows High School, Belmond-klemme Community Jr-sr High School and Belmond-klemme Alternative School.
How many public high schools are located in Wright County?
4 public high schools are located in Wright County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wright County?
Wright County public high schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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