For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,476 students in Clinton County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA are Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt High School and Calamus-wheatland Secondary Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Clinton County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Camanche 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle-high School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
519 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0715
Gr: 9-12 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Calamus-wheatland Secondary Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Gr: 7-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Camanche High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 9th Ave
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3008
Gr: 9-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Clinton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
817 8th Ave S
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-7540
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clinton County, IA include Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt High School and Calamus-wheatland Secondary Attendance Center.
How many public high schools are located in Clinton County?
5 public high schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Clinton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Clinton County include: Camanche High School vs. Clinton High School, Camanche High School vs. Central Dewitt High School, Clinton High School vs. Central Dewitt High School
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