Best Lucas County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 375 students in Lucas County, IA.
The top-ranked public high school in Lucas County, IA is Chariton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, IA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 65%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Lucas County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Chariton High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Lucas County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chariton High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
501 N Grand
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5066
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lucas County, IA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lucas County, IA include Chariton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lucas County?
1 public high schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

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