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Best Johnson County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 6,145 students in Johnson County, IA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA are Solon High School, Clear Creek Amana High School and Liberty High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Johnson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Liberty 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 39% 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 Johnson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solon High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 W. 5th Street
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-3401
Gr: 9-12 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Clear Creek Amana High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-2361
Gr: 9-12 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Liberty High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S. Dubuque Street
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 9-12 | 1,286 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
West Senior High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2901 Melrose Ave
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 1,514 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Iowa City High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 Morningside Dr
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1040
Gr: 9-12 | 1,666 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #66.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Iccsd Online Learning Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Gr: K-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Elizabeth Tate Alt. High School
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1528 Mall Drive
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1080
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Johnson County, IA include Solon High School, Clear Creek Amana High School and Liberty High School.
How many public high schools are located in Johnson County?
8 public high schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% 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 Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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