For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,088 students in Davenport, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA are Central High School, North High School and West High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davenport, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Davenport have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Davenport, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North High School, with 77% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Davenport, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
North High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3505 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Davenport, IA include Central High School, North High School and West High School.
How many public high schools are located in Davenport?
4 public high schools are located in Davenport.
What is the racial composition of students in Davenport?
Davenport public high schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Davenport are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Davenport include: West High School vs. Central High School, North High School vs. Central High School, Central High School vs. West High School
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