For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 473 students in Greene County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Greene County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greene County High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Greene County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Grades: 6-12
| 98 students
Rank: #22.
Greene County High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-2188
Grades: 9-12
| 375 students
Greene County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
405 12th St South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5721
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5721
Grades: 6-12
| 147 students
405 12th Street South
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5741
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-5741
Grades: 4-6
| 273 students
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
405 12th St S, 405 12th St S
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-2411
Grand Junction, IA 50107
(515) 738-2411
Grades: PK-4
| 82 students
900 Madison
Scranton, IA 51462
(712) 652-3331
Scranton, IA 51462
(712) 652-3331
Grades: 3-5
| 221 students
204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County High School.
How many public high schools are located in Greene County?
2 public high schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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