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Dallas Center-Grimes High School

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Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks 98 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

98^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 71% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Dallas Center-Grimes High School is a public high school in Grimes, Iowa, serving 1,027 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District, which is ranked 35 out of 313 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Dallas Center-Grimes High School consistently outperforms the state averages in academic achievement. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school had proficiency rates of 82.8% in English Language Arts for 10th grade, 76.5% in Mathematics for 10th grade, and 73.9% in Science for 10th grade - all significantly higher than the state averages. The school also maintains high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 97.9% over the past few years, which are above the state average. When compared to nearby high schools like Ankeny Centennial High School, Dallas Center-Grimes stands out as a top performer, with higher proficiency rates across core subject areas.

While the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated between 15.4% and 23.4% in recent years, slightly higher than the state's target of 10% or less, the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Dallas Center-Grimes High School has ranged from 14.99% to 18.21% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. This consistent academic performance and relatively low free and reduced-price lunch rates suggest that Dallas Center-Grimes High School serves a community with a higher socioeconomic status compared to some of the nearby schools, making it a desirable option for families in the region.

1,073

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,103

Per pupil spending ?

17.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2555 W 1st St
Grimes, IA 50111

(515) 986-9747

District: Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

Feeder schools for Dallas Center-Grimes High School:

Elementary:	Dallas Center Elementary
	Heritage Elementary
	North Ridge Elementary
	South Prairie Elementary
Middle:	Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
	Dc-G Oak View

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.9%

Hispanic:

5.3%

African American:

4.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 68th percentile in 2015 → 71st in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (78% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓94% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Above the Iowa median (71st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school78%

District avg78%

Iowa avg69%

98^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

35^th of 313Dallas Center-Grimes 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)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	68.7	98 of 340	71.2%	★★★★☆
2024	65.7	116 of 338	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	76.4	49 of 336	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	34 of 332	89.8%	★★★★★
2021	76.8	51 of 327	84.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	64 of 327	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	68.0	105 of 320	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.0	84 of 325	74.2%	★★★★☆
2016	61.5	126 of 320	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2015	68.5	103 of 324	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	70.1	100 of 322	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	79.9	23 of 351	93.4%	★★★★★
2012	72.8	72 of 351	79.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts81%+8 vs state

Mathematics75%+9 vs state

Science74%+7 vs state

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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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dallas Center-Grimes High School	Public	9-12	2555 W 1st St	Grimes	50111	Dallas County	Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 986-9747	1,073	64	16.8	17.8%	922 (85.9%)	46 (4.3%)	57 (5.3%)	16 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.8%)	68.7	98^th of 340 public high schools	71.2%		65.7	116^th of 338 public high schools	65.7%	18	85.5	82.8	72.9	76.9	76.5	71.9	73.9	$12,103	$211	$11,892
Johnston Senior High School	Public	10-12	6500 NW 100th Street	Johnston	50131	Polk County	Johnston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 278-0449	1,820	87	20.8	22.4%	1,233 (67.7%)	195 (10.7%)	142 (7.8%)	145 (8.0%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	93 (5.1%)	77.1	49^th of 340 public high schools	85.6%		75.9	53^rd of 338 public high schools	84.3%	4		85.8	79.5		80.5	78.5	80.5	$11,440	$378	$11,061
Northwest High School	Public	10-12	655 NW 10th ST	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5161	1,574	73	21.4	11.6%	1,199 (76.2%)	92 (5.8%)	112 (7.1%)	91 (5.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	78 (5.0%)	77.5	46^th of 340 public high schools	86.5%		76.4	51^st of 338 public high schools	84.9%	5		85.3	80.0		83.1	78.1	79.5
Waukee High School	Public	10-12	555 SE University Avenue	Waukee	50263	Dallas County	Waukee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 987-5163	1,375	82	16.7	23.0%	870 (63.3%)	142 (10.3%)	127 (9.2%)	124 (9.0%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.1%)	105 (7.6%)	46.1	214^th of 340 public high schools	37.1%		62	135^th of 338 public high schools	60.1%	79		72.9	68.4		70.5	66.7	61.6	$13,035	$231	$12,804
Urbandale High School	Public	9-12	7111 Aurora Avenue	Urbandale	50322	Polk County	Urbandale Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 457-6800	1,301	88	14.7	36.4%	817 (62.8%)	117 (9.0%)	205 (15.8%)	88 (6.8%)	4 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (5.2%)	61.2	150^th of 340 public high schools	55.9%		34.3	263^rd of 338 public high schools	22.2%	113	83.2	82.0	80.4	63.3	68.1	71.0	71.8	$11,428	$388	$11,040
Valley High School	Public	10-12	3650 Woodland Ave	West Des Moines	50266	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-4000	2,178	119	18.3	68.0%	1,195 (54.9%)	258 (11.8%)	442 (20.3%)	132 (6.1%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	147 (6.7%)	37.9	254^th of 340 public high schools	25.3%		46.7	212^th of 338 public high schools	37.3%	42		73.2	61.0		64.9	62.7	61.1	$15,551	$791	$14,760
Hoover High School	Public	9-12	4800 Aurora Ave	Des Moines	50310	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7300	898	44	20.5	80.0%	150 (16.7%)	329 (36.6%)	229 (25.5%)	134 (14.9%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (5.3%)	5.7	319^th of 340 public high schools	6.2%		4.8	321^st of 338 public high schools	5.0%	2	51.8	51.2	49.7	43.0	45.1	39.5	39.9	$17,790	$689	$17,101
Walnut Creek Campus	Public	9-12	1020 8th Street	West Des Moines	50265	Polk County	West Des Moines Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 633-6480	152	14	10.8	76.3%	76 (50.0%)	30 (19.7%)	28 (18.4%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.2%)	0.6	334^th of 340 public high schools	1.8%		1.2	328^th of 338 public high schools	3.0%	6	23.1	34.8	41.2	7.7	26.1	23.5	26.1	$18,513	$197	$18,315
Roosevelt High School	Public	9-12	4419 Center St	Des Moines	50312	Polk County	Des Moines Independent Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 242-7272	2,051	66	31.2	55.2%	850 (41.4%)	562 (27.4%)	364 (17.7%)	64 (3.1%)	9 (0.4%)	7 (0.3%)	178 (8.7%)	31.5	269^th of 340 public high schools	20.9%		22.5	290^th of 338 public high schools	14.2%	21	71.0	67.5	61.6	58.8	65.4	54.1	60.7	$14,829	$690	$14,140
Ankeny Centennial High School	Public	10-12	2220 NW State St	Ankeny	50023	Polk County	Ankeny Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 965-9610	1,470	88	16.6	16.5%	1,156 (78.6%)	75 (5.1%)	120 (8.2%)	38 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	75 (5.1%)	81.5	27^th of 340 public high schools	92.1%		76.5	50^th of 338 public high schools	85.2%	23		89.4	80.7		84.6	79.5	82.7	$14,519	$200	$14,319

Frequently Asked Questions about Dallas Center-Grimes High School

What schools feed into Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Dallas Center Elementary
Elementary : Heritage Elementary
Elementary : North Ridge Elementary
Elementary : South Prairie Elementary
Middle : Dallas Center-Grimes Middle School
Middle : Dc-G Oak View

How many students attend Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,073 students attended Dallas Center-Grimes High School.

Is Dallas Center-Grimes High School a good school?

Dallas Center-Grimes High School ranks 98^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dallas Center-Grimes High School?

Students at Dallas Center-Grimes High School are 86% White, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Dallas Center-Grimes High School in?

Dallas Center-Grimes Community School District

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2024–25 graduation ratesJun 13, 2026

2024–25 ISASP test scoresAug 20, 2025

2023–24 graduation ratesApr 1, 2025

2017–18 through 2023–24 attendance dataNov 15, 2024

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

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