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Best Jefferson Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 375 students in Jefferson, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Jefferson, IA is Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jefferson, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greene County High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Gr: 9-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson, Iowa

Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
South Elementary School (Closed 2011)
204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public high schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public high schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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