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Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

Public Grades 7-12

250^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 26% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School is a public school located in Leon, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 321 students. The school is part of the Central Decatur Community School District, which is ranked 184 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from a high of 107 out of 325 high schools in 2016-2017 to a low of 288 out of 327 high schools in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year, the school ranked 250 out of 340 Iowa high schools, with a 1-star rating. The school's four-year graduation rate has been relatively stable, ranging from 87.5% to 96.9% in recent years. However, Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 32.7%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School and Lamoni High School, Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School has higher statewide rankings and ratings. The school's strengths lie in its English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates, which are generally higher than the state average, while its Mathematics proficiency rates are lower than the state average. The school's spending per student was $15,573 in the 2018-2019 school year, and its student-teacher ratio has ranged from 16.6 to 18.1 in recent years.

291

Students ?

13.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,573

Per pupil spending ?

60.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1201 NE Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144

(641) 446-4816

District: Central Decatur Community School District

Feeder schools for Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School:

Elementary:	North Elementary School
	South Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.8%

Hispanic:

2.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 38th percentile in 2015 → 26th in 2025

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (33% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school71%

District avg71%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

123^rd of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 36%▲ up 51 pts since 2015

From bottom 13% (2015) to top 36% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

250^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 26%▼ down 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to bottom 26% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of Iowa High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

184^th of 313Central Decatur Community School District among Iowa districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	62.9	123 of 344	64.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.3	222 of 337	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.0	235 of 334	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.5	208 of 337	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.6	237 of 324	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.9	259 of 342	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	63.0	111 of 318	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	39.0	237 of 327	27.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	29.5	277 of 343	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	24.7	302 of 349	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	23.6	292 of 337	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.9	316 of 350	9.7%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	30.8	292 of 349	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	38.2	250 of 340	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	44.3	225 of 338	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	246 of 336	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	44.5	199 of 332	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.9	192 of 327	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	20.2	288 of 327	11.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	54.8	168 of 320	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2017	67.5	107 of 325	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	8.9	300 of 320	6.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2015	48.7	200 of 324	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	23.5	274 of 322	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	20.2	315 of 351	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	40.0	258 of 351	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Science78%+9 vs state

English Language Arts77%~ state avg

Mathematics62%-7 vs state

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Schools Near Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ISASP English Language Arts (2025)					ISASP Mathematics (2025)					ISASP Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School	Public	7-12	1201 NE Poplar St	Leon	50144	Decatur County	Central Decatur Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 446-4816	291	22	13.1	60.5%	276 (94.8%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.7%)	38.2	250^th of 340 public high schools	26.5%		44.3	225^th of 338 public high schools	33.4%	25	75.0	97.0	64.2	77.3	76.9	61.1	81.8	54.7	61.4	57.7	93.9	65.9	$15,573	$600	$14,974
Lamoni High School	Public	9-12	202 N Walnut St	Lamoni	50140	Decatur County	Lamoni Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 784-3351	81	8	9.6	39.5%	68 (84.0%)	1 (1.2%)	6 (7.4%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (6.2%)	33.5	263^rd of 340 public high schools	22.6%		33.6	264^th of 338 public high schools	21.9%	1			70.6	72.2	47.1			47.1	72.2	41.2		77.8	$18,880	$651	$18,229
Mormon Trail Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	403 S Front St	Humeston	50123	Wayne County	Mormon Trail Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 877-2521	98	6	15.7	59.2%	92 (93.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.1%)	9.6	314^th of 340 public high schools	7.6%					(n/a)	71.4	88.9	62.5	52.4	60.0	57.1	66.7	52.9	38.1	50.0	72.2	19.0	$15,600	$338	$15,263

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School

What district is Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School in?

Central Decatur Community School District

How many students attend Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 291 students attended Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School.

What schools feed into Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School?

Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : North Elementary School
Elementary : South Elementary School

Is Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School a good school?

Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School ranks 250^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School?

Students at Central Decatur Middle School/High School High School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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