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Greene County High School

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Greene County High School ranks 209 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

209^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 39% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Greene County High School is a public high school in Jefferson, Iowa, serving 375 students in grades 9-12 as part of the Greene County Community School District. The school has faced some challenges in recent years, with its statewide ranking declining and its SchoolDigger rating fluctuating between 1 and 2 stars.

One area of concern is the school's chronic absenteeism rates, which have been significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Coon Rapids-Bayard 6-12 Attendance Center and Southeast Valley High School. However, the school's graduation rates have remained relatively stable, on par with the nearby schools. Test scores have been mixed, with the school performing well in some areas but struggling in others, such as 10th-grade Science.

Another factor to consider is the school's socioeconomic makeup, with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests the school serves a population with lower socioeconomic status, which can impact academic performance. Despite these challenges, Greene County High School's spending per student was higher than the state average and some nearby schools, such as Paton-Churdan Junior-Senior High School. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and improving overall academic performance could be key focus areas for the school and district to improve student outcomes.

375

Students ?

11.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,415

Per pupil spending ?

40.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1901 North Grimmell
Jefferson, IA 50129

(515) 386-2188

District: Greene County Community School District

Feeder schools for Greene County High School:

Elementary:	Greene County Elementary
Middle:	Greene County Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.5%

Hispanic:

6.9%

Two or more races:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 15th percentile in 2018 → 39th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 39th (2025) from a 15th-percentile low (2018)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

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

!Science scores 19 pts below the Iowa average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg69%

Iowa avg69%

209^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 39%▼ down 35 pts since 2015

From top 27% (2015) to bottom 39% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

278^th of 313Greene County 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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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	47.3	209 of 340	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	231 of 338	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.0	218 of 336	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.4	241 of 332	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.5	208 of 327	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	52.7	168 of 327	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	25.4	272 of 320	15.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	76.9	55 of 325	83.1%	★★★★☆
2016	49.8	182 of 320	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	71.9	87 of 324	73.1%	★★★★☆
2014	48.3	201 of 322	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2013	57.2	177 of 351	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	65.9	126 of 351	64.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts77%+4 vs state

Mathematics67%~ state avg

Science48%-19 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
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
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
Southeast Valley High School	Public	9-12	1005 Riddle St	Gowrie	50543	Webster County	Southeast Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(515) 352-3142	340	19	17.7	47.1%	313 (92.1%)	2 (0.6%)	11 (3.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.2%)	17.5	297^th of 340 public high schools	12.6%		27.3	277^th of 338 public high schools	18.0%	20				64.1	50.0	57.0				53.8	56.3	55.7		50.0
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
Ogden High School	Public	9-12	732 W Division	Ogden	50212	Boone County	Ogden Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(515) 275-4034	234	18	13.2	20.9%	229 (97.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	64.2	126^th of 340 public high schools	62.9%		57	161^st of 338 public high schools	52.4%	35				77.6	83.7	72.7				72.4	83.7	78.8		64.6	$16,778	$354	$16,425
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Greene County High School

What district is Greene County High School in?

Greene County Community School District

What is the racial makeup of Greene County High School?

Students at Greene County High School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Greene County High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 375 students attended Greene County High School.

Is Greene County High School a good school?

Greene County High School ranks 209^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Greene County High School?

Greene County High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Greene County Elementary
Middle : Greene County Middle School

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