For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,236 students in Fayette County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA are North Fayette Valley High School, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School and West Central Charter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Fayette County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Turkey Valley Jr-sr 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 10% 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 Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Fayette Valley High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 N Pine St
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
West Union, IA 52175
(563) 422-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3219 St Hwy 24
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Waucoma, IA 52171
(563) 776-6011
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
West Central Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
305 Pember
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Maynard, IA 50655
(563) 637-2283
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Starmont High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3202 40th St
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Arlington, IA 50606
(563) 933-4598
Gr: 9-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Oelwein High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
315 8th Ave Se
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-2731
Gr: 9-12 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Oelwein Online School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 6th Ave. Sw
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Oelwein, IA 50662
(319) 283-3536
Gr: PK-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Fayette County, IA include North Fayette Valley High School, Turkey Valley Jr-sr High School and West Central Charter High School.
How many public high schools are located in Fayette County?
6 public high schools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Fayette County include: North Fayette Valley High School vs. Oelwein High School, Oelwein High School vs. North Fayette Valley High School, North Fayette Valley High School vs. Starmont High School
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