For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,148 students in Tama County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA are Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tama County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Tama County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Tama County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South Tama County 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 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Tama County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
North Tama High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 Walnut
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Traer, IA 50675
(319) 478-2265
Gr: 7-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
South Tama County High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1715 Harding St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-4345
Gr: 9-12 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1608 305th St
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Tama, IA 52339
(641) 484-9000
Gr: K-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Tama County, IA include Gmg Secondary School, North Tama High School and South Tama County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Tama County?
4 public high schools are located in Tama County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tama County?
Tama County public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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