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Best Scott County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 8,583 students in Scott County, IA. The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, IA are Pleasant Valley High School, North Scott High School and Bettendorf High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Scott County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pleasant Valley High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Scott County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
604 Belmont Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-5151
Gr: 9-12 | 1,731 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
North Scott High School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S 1st St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-9631
Gr: 9-12 | 1,081 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Bettendorf High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3333 18th Street
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 332-7001
Gr: 9-12 | 1,433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1120 Main St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 723-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
North High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
626 W 53rd St
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 723-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,190 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
West High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3505 W Locust St
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 723-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,304 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Marquette Street
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 Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Scott County, IA include Pleasant Valley High School, North Scott High School and Bettendorf High School. Scott County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public high schools are located in Scott County?
7 public high schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public high schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?

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