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Kingsley-Pierson High School

Public Grades 9-12

25^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 93% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Kingsley-Pierson High School is a public high school located in Kingsley, Iowa, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 137 students. The school is part of the Kingsley-Pierson Community School District, which is ranked 51 out of 313 districts in Iowa and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kingsley-Pierson High School consistently performs well academically, with a high percentage of students scoring proficient or better on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) exams in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The school has maintained excellent four-year graduation rates, ranging from 87.5% to 100% over the past few years, consistently exceeding the state average. Kingsley-Pierson High School has a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-50 among Iowa high schools in recent years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in several school years. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.9 to 13.3, may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Hinton High School, Kingsley-Pierson consistently ranks higher in academic metrics. However, the school has experienced some fluctuations in chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 16.3% to 27.1% over the past few years, which is an area the school may want to monitor and address. Additionally, Kingsley-Pierson High School has a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 28.89% to 32.12% in recent years, suggesting the school serves a population with a higher level of economic need.

141

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,209

Per pupil spending ?

29.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

322 Quest Avenue
Kingsley, IA 51028-0520

(712) 378-2861

District: Kingsley-Pierson Community School District

Feeder schools for Kingsley-Pierson High School:

Elementary:	Kingsley Elementary School
Middle:	Pierson Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.7%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

2.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2015 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Iowa average (85% vs 69% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Iowa high schools

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg85%

Iowa avg69%

25^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From top 23% (2015) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

51^st of 313Kingsley-Pierson 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	81.7	25 of 340	92.6%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	28 of 338	91.7%	★★★★★
2023	76.3	50 of 336	85.1%	★★★★☆
2022	88.6	10 of 332	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	90.4	10 of 327	96.9%	★★★★★
2019	70.4	85 of 327	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	91.0	4 of 320	98.8%	★★★★★
2017	57.9	159 of 325	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.9	163 of 320	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2015	74.9	75 of 324	76.9%	★★★★☆
2014	41.1	228 of 322	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	71.1	80 of 351	77.2%	★★★★☆
2012	72.7	73 of 351	79.2%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts87%+13 vs state

Mathematics86%+19 vs state

Science76%+9 vs state

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Schools Near Kingsley-Pierson 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 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
Kingsley-Pierson High School	Public	9-12	322 Quest Avenue	Kingsley	51028	Plymouth County	Kingsley-Pierson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 378-2861	141	11	12.4	29.8%	125 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)	81.7	25^th of 340 public high schools	92.6%		81.1	28^th of 338 public high schools	91.7%	3				94.6	79.3	84.6				91.9	86.2	79.5		75.9	$15,209	$606	$14,603
Woodbury Central High School	Public	9-12	408 South 4th Street	Moville	51039	Woodbury County	Woodbury Central Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 873-3128	190	16	11.7	24.7%	175 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	60.4	152^nd of 340 public high schools	55.3%		62.9	129^th of 338 public high schools	61.8%	23				75.5	78.4	89.8				63.3	70.3	69.4		78.4	$12,981	$399	$12,582
Lawton-Bronson Junior-Senior High School	Public	7-12	100 Tara Way	Lawton	51030	Woodbury County	Lawton-Bronson Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 944-5181	339	20	17.1	23.9%	306 (90.3%)	2 (0.6%)	19 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	86.9	10^th of 340 public high schools	97.1%		82.4	22^nd of 338 public high schools	93.5%	12		89.1	96.8	87.8	92.3	95.5		80.4	92.1	75.5	89.2	84.1	82.5	89.2	$15,496	$256	$15,240
River Valley Junior- Senior High School	Public	6-12	916 Hackberry St	Correctionville	51016	Woodbury County	River Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 372-4656	137	15	9.2	40.1%	123 (89.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.9%)	39.8	243^rd of 340 public high schools	28.5%		34.9	259^th of 338 public high schools	23.4%	16	68.2	55.6	64.7	61.1	73.3	58.8	72.7	66.7	52.9	66.7	66.7	70.6	70.6	66.7	$14,395	$258	$14,136
Hinton High School	Public	7-12	315 W. Grand	Hinton	51024	Plymouth County	Hinton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 947-4328	370	22	17.1	10.5%	348 (94.1%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	81.6	26^th of 340 public high schools	92.4%		83.9	17^th of 338 public high schools	95.0%	9		90.2	88.3	84.2	95.0	86.8		82.0	70.0	77.2	76.7	86.8	81.7	85.0	$15,000	$170	$14,830
Le Mars High School	Public	9-12	921 3rd Ave SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-4153	662	41	16.1	27.8%	476 (71.9%)	23 (3.5%)	115 (17.4%)	6 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.3%)	25 (3.8%)	61.4	148^th of 340 public high schools	56.5%		59.8	147^th of 338 public high schools	56.5%	1				80.1	72.6	81.4				68.8	67.1	80.1		76.2	$12,909	$311	$12,598
Individualized Learning Center	Public	9-12	940 Lincoln Street SW	Le Mars	51031	Plymouth County	Le Mars Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 546-5858	39	1	39.0	53.8%	19 (48.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.6%)	3 (7.7%)	7 (17.9%)								(n/a)															$8,195	$88	$8,108
MMCRU High School	Public	9-12	400 Highland Drive	Marcus	51035	Cherokee County	Marcus-Meriden-Cleghorn Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 376-4172	213	15	14.2	29.1%	192 (90.1%)	1 (0.5%)	13 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	4 (1.9%)	74.8	58^th of 340 public high schools	82.9%		71.8	80^th of 338 public high schools	76.3%	22				82.0	84.6	77.4				78.0	78.8	77.4		86.5	$19,052	$284	$18,767

Frequently Asked Questions about Kingsley-Pierson High School

What schools feed into Kingsley-Pierson High School?

Kingsley-Pierson High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Kingsley Elementary School
Middle : Pierson Middle School

Is Kingsley-Pierson High School a good school?

Yes. Kingsley-Pierson High School ranks in the top 7.4% of Iowa high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Kingsley-Pierson High School?

Students at Kingsley-Pierson High School are 89% White, 8% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Kingsley-Pierson High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Kingsley-Pierson High School.

What district is Kingsley-Pierson High School in?

Kingsley-Pierson 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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