For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,059 students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Meredith is Hoover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 71% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 78%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hoover High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hoover High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Aurora Ave
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Des Moines, IA 50310
(515) 242-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines, IA include Hoover High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
1 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines?
the neighborhood of Meredith, Des Moines public high schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
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