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

Best Hancock County Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 464 students in Hancock County, IA.

The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA are West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Hancock County, IA public high schools have an score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public high schools.

Hancock County, IA public high school have a of 93%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Garner-hayfield-ventura High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Hancock County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

West Hancock High School

(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
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420 9th Ave Sw
Britt, IA 50423
(641) 843-3863

Gr: 9-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Rank: #22.

Garner-hayfield-ventura High School

(Math: 72% | Reading: 87%)
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605 West Lyon Street
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2632

Gr: 9-12 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Hancock County 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Corwith-wesley High School (Closed 2016)

408 Elm St, 408 Elm St
Corwith, IA 50430
(515) 583-2304

Gr: 7-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Garner-hayfield Middle School (Closed 2013)

1080 Division St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2809

Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Garner-hayfield-ventura Intermediate School (Closed 2023)

300 S. Main St.
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 829-4482

Gr: 5-6 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Kanawha Elementary School (Closed 2006)

423 E. 5th St. Po Box 130
Kanawha, IA 50447
(641) 762-3215

Gr: PK-6 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

New Horizons Alternative High School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

110 E 3rd St
Garner, IA 50438
(641) 923-2827

Gr: 9-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1

Woden-crystal Lake Elementary School (Closed 2013)

120 5th St East
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211

Gr: PK-5 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Woden-crystal Lake- Titonka High School (Closed 2012)

120 5th St
Crystal Lake, IA 50432
(641) 565-3211

Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public high schools in Hancock County, IA include West Hancock High School and Garner-hayfield-ventura High School.

How many public high schools are located in Hancock County?

2 public high schools are located in Hancock County.

What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?

Hancock County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).