For the 2025 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 298 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 302 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
Wright County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
404 Park Ave.
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4162
Grades: PK-3
| 54 students
404 Park Ave
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Dows, IA 50071
(515) 852-4163
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
300 School St
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Goldfield, IA 50542
(515) 825-3173
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
218 N Jackson
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3603
Grades: PK-1
| 120 students
201 N Western
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Eagle Grove, IA 50533
(515) 448-3126
Grades: PK-4
| 206 students
611 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: 2-6
| 264 students
503 4th St Ne
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Belmond, IA 50421
(641) 444-4300
Grades: PK-1
| 187 students
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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