For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 225 students in 52214, IA.
The top ranked public high school in 52214, IA is Central City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 52214 have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in 52214, IA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 52214 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Central City 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 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best 52214, IA Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central City High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6182
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
52214, Iowa 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 Barber Street
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Central City, IA 52214
(319) 438-6181
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 52214, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in 52214, IA include Central City High School.
How many public high schools are located in 52214?
1 public high schools are located in 52214.
What is the racial composition of students in 52214?
52214 public high schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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