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Best Cherokee County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 585 students in Cherokee County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, IA are Washington High School and Mmcru High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Cherokee County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Washington 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 Cherokee County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 W Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Gr: 9-12 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Mmcru High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Highland Drive
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-4172
Gr: 9-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Cherokee County 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 9-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
400 N Roosevelt
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6774
Gr: PK | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
600 West Bluff St
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6755
Gr: 11-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
200 Campbell St., 200 Campbell
Cleghorn, IA 51014
(712) 436-2244
Gr: 4-6 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
500 E Fenton St, 500 E Fenton
Marcus, IA 51035
(712) 376-2615
Gr: PK-3 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Cherokee County, IA include Washington High School and Mmcru High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cherokee County?
2 public high schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee 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).

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