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Best Burlington Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,090 students in Burlington, IA.

The top-ranked public high school in Burlington, IA is Burlington Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Burlington, IA public high school have an score of 37% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Burlington have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.

Burlington, IA public high school have a of 65%, which is less than the Iowa average of 87%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Burlington Community High School, with 65% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Burlington, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Burlington Community High School

(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
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Bottom 50%

421 Terrace Dr
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211

Gr: 9-12 | 1,090 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

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Burlington, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Burlington Alternative School (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

349 Terrace Dr Ste 100
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2211

Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1

Corse Elementary School (Closed 2020)

700 South Starr St.
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-2707

Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Horace Mann Middle School (Closed 2006)

811 White St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5161

Gr: 6-8 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 29%

Perkins Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1621 Dodge St
Burlington, IA 52601
(319) 753-5810

Gr: K-5 | 245 students Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA?

The top-ranked public high schools in Burlington, IA include Burlington Community High School.

How many public high schools are located in Burlington?

1 public high schools are located in Burlington.

What is the racial composition of students in Burlington?

Burlington public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).