For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 677 students in Delaware County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA are Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delaware County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Delaware County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Delaware County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is West Delaware 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 7% 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 Delaware County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 South St
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Delhi, IA 52223
(563) 922-2091
Gr: 9-12 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Delaware High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 New St
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Manchester, IA 52057
(563) 927-3515
Gr: 9-12 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Delaware County, IA include Maquoketa Valley Senior High School and West Delaware High School.
How many public high schools are located in Delaware County?
2 public high schools are located in Delaware County.
What is the racial composition of students in Delaware County?
Delaware County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Delaware County include: Maquoketa Valley Senior High School vs. West Delaware High School, West Delaware High School vs. Maquoketa Valley Senior High School
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