Best Public High Schools in 50501 (Fort Dodge, IA) (2025-26)

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Best 50501 Iowa Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,057 students in 50501, IA.

The top ranked public high school in 50501, IA is Fort Dodge High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 50501 have an score of 41% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 50501, IA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 50501 have a of 74%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Fort Dodge High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best 50501, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Fort Dodge High School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
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Bottom 50%

819 N 25th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-1770

Gr: 9-12 | 1,057 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Fair Oaks Middle School (Closed 2014)

416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305

Gr: 9-12

Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2012)

712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613

Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Phillips Middle School (Closed 2014)

1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711

Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2013)

733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817

Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 50501, IA?

The top ranked public high schools in 50501, IA include Fort Dodge High School.

How many public high schools are located in 50501?

1 public high schools are located in 50501.

What is the racial composition of students in 50501?

50501 public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).