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Griswold Middle/High School

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Griswold Middle/High School ranks 179 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

179^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 47% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Griswold Middle/High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Griswold Community School District in Griswold, Iowa. With 197 students, the school has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger and has seen its performance fluctuate over the years, ranging from a 1-star rating in 2017-2018 to a 4-star rating in 2021-2022 and 2023-2024.

Griswold Middle/High School has had relatively strong graduation rates, with a 4-year graduation rate ranging from 87.5% to 96.4% in recent years. However, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 21.6% to 29.2%. Academically, the school generally performs above the state average in English Language Arts, but its performance in Mathematics is more mixed, with some grade levels scoring below the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Griswold Middle/High School outperforms Red Oak Junior/Senior High School and Atlantic High School, but lags behind the higher-performing AHSTW High School and Stanton High School in several metrics.

Overall, Griswold Middle/High School has shown some strengths, particularly in English Language Arts, but also faces challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement and addressing high chronic absenteeism rates. Addressing these issues may be key priorities for the school as it works to improve its performance and provide a quality education for its students.

193

Students ?

11.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,962

Per pupil spending ?

36.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535

(712) 778-2154

District: Griswold Community School District

Feeder schools for Griswold Middle/High School:

Elementary:

Griswold Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.3%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Hispanic:

1.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 75th percentile in 2015 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (29% vs 22% Iowa)

!Ranking has slipped — down 28 percentile points since 2015

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school74%

District avg74%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

185^th of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▼ down 13 pts since 2015

From top 41% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

179^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 47%▼ down 28 pts since 2015

From top 25% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

195^th of 313Griswold 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	52.8	185 of 344	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	67.8	105 of 337	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.7	149 of 334	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	71.2	81 of 337	76.0%	★★★★☆
2021	84.7	20 of 324	93.8%	★★★★★
2019	63.0	122 of 342	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.4	160 of 318	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.8	187 of 327	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	51.8	187 of 343	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	60.4	143 of 349	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	46.0	206 of 337	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.0	200 of 350	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	68.1	93 of 349	73.4%	★★★★☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	54.8	179 of 340	47.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	70.7	89 of 338	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	63.1	119 of 336	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	73.5	67 of 332	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	63.8	113 of 327	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	45.3	218 of 327	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	23.6	280 of 320	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	48.9	203 of 325	37.5%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.6	165 of 320	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	72.4	81 of 324	75.0%	★★★★☆
2014	75.4	70 of 322	78.3%	★★★★☆
2013	68.5	100 of 351	71.5%	★★★★☆
2012	54.2	197 of 351	43.9%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%~ state avg

Science74%+5 vs state

Mathematics71%~ state avg

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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
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	193	16	11.9	36.3%	182 (94.3%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.6%)	54.8	179^th of 340 public high schools	47.4%		70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%	90	75.0	71.4	77.3	90.5	80.6	69.2	78.6	89.3	72.7	76.2	54.8	57.7	68.2	77.4	$15,962	$309	$15,653
Atlantic High School	Public	9-12	1201 E 14th St	Atlantic	50022	Cass County	Atlantic Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 243-5358	478	33	14.4	37.2%	418 (87.4%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (5.6%)	2 (0.4%)	50	199^th of 340 public high schools	41.5%		45.8	218^th of 338 public high schools	35.5%	19				73.5	73.0	70.4				66.4	70.8	72.2		65.9	$16,748	$446	$16,304
Riverside Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	18997 Hwy 59	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 484-2291	365	24	15.0	34.8%	310 (84.9%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (12.1%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	62.6	138^th of 340 public high schools	59.4%		59.7	150^th of 338 public high schools	55.6%	12	67.9	86.0	84.9	82.4	80.8	75.5	67.9	76.0	81.1	66.7	80.8	69.4	49.1	69.2	$14,392	$196	$14,197
Red Oak Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	2011 N 8th St	Red Oak	51566	Montgomery County	Red Oak Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 623-6610	420	30	13.7	48.8%	364 (86.7%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	43	226^th of 340 public high schools	33.5%		48	208^th of 338 public high schools	38.5%	18		55.9	71.4	64.1	74.0	71.4		67.6	81.6	56.3	77.9	68.3	65.3	58.4	$14,722	$215	$14,507
Stanton High School	Public	6-12	605 Elliott Street	Stanton	51573	Montgomery County	Stanton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 829-2162	153	10	14.6	26.1%	143 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.9%)	65.7	116^th of 340 public high schools	65.9%		51.8	184^th of 338 public high schools	45.6%	68	88.9	68.8	85.7	91.7	80.0	73.3	94.4	75.0	78.6	70.8	73.3	60.0	71.4	80.0	$13,107	$259	$12,850
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	205	19	10.6	32.7%	192 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.9%)	71	80^th of 340 public high schools	76.5%		77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%	35				77.6	81.0	87.0				75.5	76.2	76.6		81.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260

Frequently Asked Questions about Griswold Middle/High School

What is the racial makeup of Griswold Middle/High School?

Students at Griswold Middle/High School are 94% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

How many students attend Griswold Middle/High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 193 students attended Griswold Middle/High School.

What district is Griswold Middle/High School in?

Griswold Community School District

Is Griswold Middle/High School a good school?

Griswold Middle/High School ranks 179^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Griswold Middle/High School?

Griswold Middle/High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Griswold Elementary

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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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