For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 842 students in Hinton, IA.
The top-ranked public schools in Hinton, IA are Hinton Intermediate School, Hinton Elementary School and Hinton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hinton, IA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Hinton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Hinton, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hinton Intermediate School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 4-6 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Hinton Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
315 West Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4327
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Hinton High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hinton, IA?
The top-ranked public schools in Hinton, IA include Hinton Intermediate School, Hinton Elementary School and Hinton High School.
How many public schools are located in Hinton?
3 public schools are located in Hinton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hinton?
Hinton public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public schools average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
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