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Best Jefferson County Public High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 732 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA are Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School and Fairfield High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public high schools.
Jefferson County, IA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Iowa average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Iowa or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
Fairfield High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
605 E Broadway
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2059
Grades: 9-12
| 445 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, IA include Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School and Fairfield High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public high schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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