Best Public High Schools in Henry County (2025-26)

Best Henry County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,282 students in Henry County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA are Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Henry County, IA public high schools have an score of 64% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Henry County, IA public high school have a of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mount Pleasant 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 15% 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 Henry County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Waco High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
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706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200

Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Mount Pleasant High School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 71%)
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2104 S. Grand Avenue
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7700

Gr: 9-12 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #33.

New London Jr-sr High School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
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101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500

Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
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208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701

Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Rank: #55.

Wisdomquest Education Center

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
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401 E. Monroe Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7709

Gr: 10-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

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School

Location

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Winfield Elementary School (Closed 2024)

208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702

Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Henry County, IA include Waco High School, Mount Pleasant High School and New London Jr-sr High School.

How many public high schools are located in Henry County?

5 public high schools are located in Henry County.

What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?

Henry County public high schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Which public high schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public high schools in Henry County include: Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, New London Jr-sr High School vs. Mount Pleasant High School