For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,073 students in Grimes, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Grimes, IA is Dallas Center-grimes High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grimes, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Grimes have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public high schools.
Grimes, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dallas Center-grimes High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Grimes, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dallas Center-grimes High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Grimes, IA 50111
(515) 986-9747
Gr: 9-12 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Grimes, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Grimes, IA include Dallas Center-grimes High School.
How many public high schools are located in Grimes?
1 public high schools are located in Grimes.
What is the racial composition of students in Grimes?
Grimes public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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