Best Public High Schools in Buchanan County (2026)

Best Buchanan County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 1,484 students in Buchanan County, IA.

The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA are Jesup High School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Buchanan County, IA public high schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Buchanan County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public high schools.

Buchanan County, IA public high school have a of 86%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is East Buchanan 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 7% 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 Buchanan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Jesup High School

(Math: 80% | Reading: 76%)
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531 Prospect
Jesup, IA 50648
(319) 827-1700

Gr: 9-12 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: #22.

Independence Junior Senior High School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
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700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405

Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #33.

Wapsie Valley High School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 74%)
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Rr 2 2535 Viking Ave
Fairbank, IA 50629
(319) 638-6711

Gr: 7-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Rank: #44.

East Buchanan High School

(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
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414 5th St North
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367

Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

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Buchanan County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440

Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

East Buchanan Junior High School (Closed 2023)

414 5th St North Po Box 40
Winthrop, IA 50682
(319) 935-3367

Gr: 9-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Independence Junior High School (Closed 2012)

514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405

Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Rural Elementary School #3 (Closed 2023)

1503 130th St
Hazleton, IA 50641
(319) 635-2071

Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

South Elementary School (Closed 2007)

408 Rowley Street
Rowley, IA 52329
(319) 938-2284

Gr: K-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top-ranked public high schools in Buchanan County, IA include Jesup High School, Independence Junior Senior High School and Wapsie Valley High School.

How many public high schools are located in Buchanan County?

4 public high schools are located in Buchanan County.

What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan County?

Buchanan County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).