For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,070 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jackson 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 Bellevue 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 8% 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 Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Gr: 6-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Community High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-2451
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Community High School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public high schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public high schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jackson County include: Maquoketa Community High School vs. Bellevue High School, Bellevue High School vs. Maquoketa Community High School, Easton Valley Junior High / High School vs. Bellevue High School
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