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Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

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Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School ranks 212 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-12

212^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 38% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School is a public high school located in Glidden, Iowa, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 156 students. The school is part of the Glidden-Ralston Community School District, which is ranked 214 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 84th out of 320 Iowa high schools in 2015-2016 (4-star rating) to 212th out of 340 in 2024-2025 (2-star rating). The school's four-year graduation rate has fluctuated, ranging from 87.5% to 100% in recent years, and it has experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.6% to 23.4% in recent years. The school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with some grade levels and subject areas performing above the state average, while others are below.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Westside Junior-Senior High School and Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center, Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School's performance is generally lower, with higher statewide rankings, graduation rates, and test scores. Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $18,790 in 2018-2019, the investment does not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and resource allocation.

163

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,790

Per pupil spending ?

28.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

602 Idaho
Glidden, IA 51443

(712) 659-2205

District: Glidden-Ralston Community School District

Feeder schools for Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.5%

African American:

1.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 12th percentile in 2023 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 38th (2025) from a 12th-percentile low (2023)

Worth a look

!Science scores 13 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school70%

District avg70%

Iowa avg71%

Middle school

246^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 28%▼ down 69 pts since 2015

From top 3% (2015) to bottom 28% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

212^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 24 pts since 2015

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

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

214^th of 313Glidden-Ralston 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	41.2	246 of 344	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.8	259 of 337	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	4.2	321 of 334	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	10.5	315 of 337	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	6.3	308 of 324	4.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	36.5	237 of 342	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.1	224 of 318	29.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	28.7	267 of 327	18.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	74.8	64 of 343	81.3%	★★★★☆
2015	87.1	10 of 349	97.1%	★★★★★
2014	70.0	84 of 337	75.1%	★★★★☆
2013	18.8	320 of 350	8.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2012	47.1	206 of 349	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	212 of 340	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.9	240 of 338	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	17.0	295 of 336	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.2	242 of 332	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.6	269 of 327	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	53.0	163 of 327	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	64.9	118 of 320	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	63.2	128 of 325	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	72.4	84 of 320	73.8%	★★★★☆
2015	65.9	123 of 324	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	84.3	25 of 322	92.2%	★★★★★
2013	76.8	47 of 351	86.6%	★★★★☆
2012	53.1	201 of 351	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts79%+4 vs state

Mathematics66%-3 vs state

Science56%-13 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 6th Grade	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 6th 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
Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	602 Idaho	Glidden	51443	Carroll County	Glidden-Ralston Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 659-2205	163	13	12.1	28.8%	151 (92.6%)	2 (1.2%)	9 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	46.6	212^th of 340 public high schools	37.6%		39.9	240^th of 338 public high schools	29.0%	28		86.2	81.3	81.8	75.0	70.0		62.1	68.8	63.6	70.0	66.7	62.5	45.0	$18,790	$292	$18,499
Carroll High School	Public	9-12	2809 N Grant Rd	Carroll	51401	Carroll County	Carroll Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 792-8010	483	36	13.4	31.7%	413 (85.5%)	14 (2.9%)	38 (7.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.1%)	54.8	178^th of 340 public high schools	47.6%		60.3	145^th of 338 public high schools	57.1%	33				79.0	75.8	72.0				72.0	69.2	75.4		62.5	$13,548	$346	$13,203
Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center	Public	6-12	905 North Street	Coon Rapids	50058	Carroll County	Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 999-2208	214	21	10.4	34.1%	199 (93.0%)	3 (1.4%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	60	155^th of 340 public high schools	54.4%		74.8	65^th of 338 public high schools	80.8%	90	83.3	70.0	89.7	82.8	80.0	71.1	76.7	63.3	89.7	69.0	76.7	81.6	79.3	56.7
South Central Calhoun High School	Public	9-12	709 W Main St	Lake City	51449	Calhoun County	South Central Calhoun Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 464-7211	284	27	10.4	40.5%	262 (92.3%)	2 (0.7%)	8 (2.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.5%)	55.3	176^th of 340 public high schools	48.2%		62.9	127^th of 338 public high schools	62.4%	49				59.3	85.1	88.6				54.2	71.6	77.3		74.6	$16,981	$194	$16,787
Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	606 Adrian St	Churdan	50050	Greene County	Paton-Churdan Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 389-3111	99	1	100.0	47.5%	88 (88.9%)	1 (1.0%)	7 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.0%)	62.5	140^th of 340 public high schools	58.8%		70.6	91^st of 338 public high schools	73.1%	49	64.3	69.2	100.0	94.1	82.4	90.0	78.6	69.2	81.3	76.5	52.9	90.0	62.5	58.8	$11,337	$119	$11,218
Greene County High School	Public	9-12	1901 North Grimmell	Jefferson	50129	Greene County	Greene County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 386-2188	375	32	11.7	40.3%	332 (88.5%)	2 (0.5%)	26 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	12 (3.2%)	47.3	209^th of 340 public high schools	38.5%		43	231^st of 338 public high schools	31.7%	22				77.4	75.9	78.2				64.5	62.7	72.4		47.6	$16,415	$300	$16,115
Westside Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	108 Clinton St	Westside	51467	Crawford County	Ar-We-Va Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 663-4311	108	6	18.0	50.9%	82 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.6%)	79.8	34^th of 340 public high schools	90.0%		85.7	14^th of 338 public high schools	95.9%	20		82.4	100.0	84.2	100.0	100.0		88.2	92.3	57.9	91.7	88.9	92.3	100.0	$20,284	$449	$19,835

Frequently Asked Questions about Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School

How many students attend Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 163 students attended Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School are 93% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Is Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School ranks 212^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School in?

Glidden-Ralston Community School District

What schools feed into Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School?

Glidden-Ralston Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Glidden-Ralston Elementary School

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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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