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Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School

Q: Is Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School ranks 187 th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-12

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 340 Iowa High Schools

Better than 45% of Iowa high schools

Summary

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School is a public school serving grades 6-12 in the Nashua-Plainfield Community School District, located in Nashua, Iowa. The school has 308 students and is ranked 187th out of 340 Iowa high schools, with a 2-star rating.

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School has maintained a strong four-year graduation rate, ranging from 84.6% to 100% over the past few years. However, its test scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science have been mixed compared to the state averages, with some grade levels performing above the state average and others below. For example, in 2024-2025, 8th-grade students scored 95.1% proficient or better in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 80.2%, but 6th-grade students scored 56.8% proficient or better, lower than the state average of 72.8%.

Compared to nearby schools, Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School's performance is generally in the middle range. It outperforms some schools, such as Charles City High School, but lags behind higher-performing schools like Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School and Clarksville High School. The school's free and reduced lunch rate of around 30% is higher than some nearby schools but lower than others, suggesting a moderate level of economic disadvantage among its student population.

311

Students ?

14.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,197

Per pupil spending ?

29.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658

(641) 435-4166

District: Nashua-Plainfield Community School District

Feeder schools for Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School:

Elementary:

Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Two or more races:

3.9%

Hispanic:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 31st percentile in 2022 → 45th in 2025

Strengths

✓98% graduate in 4 years — above the Iowa average (89%)

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 45th (2025) from a 31st-percentile low (2022)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg75%

Iowa avg72%

Middle school

121^st of 344

Iowa public middle schools ?

Top 35%▲ up 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

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High school

187^th of 340

Iowa public high schools ?

Bottom 45%▼ down 36 pts since 2015

From top 19% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

156^th of 313Nashua-Plainfield 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	63.3	121 of 344	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.5	221 of 337	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.7	159 of 334	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	145 of 337	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	65.3	105 of 324	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.9	138 of 342	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.0	144 of 343	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	63.2	129 of 349	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	63.2	127 of 337	62.3%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Iowa percentile	Rating
2025	53.0	187 of 340	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.6	202 of 338	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.7	158 of 336	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	38.0	229 of 332	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.9	218 of 327	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	75.0	59 of 327	82.0%	★★★★☆
2016	50.7	173 of 320	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	76.0	60 of 324	81.5%	★★★★☆
2014	61.9	140 of 322	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.7	44 of 351	87.5%	★★★★☆
2012	68.1	109 of 351	68.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Iowa (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics77%+7 vs state

English Language Arts74%~ state avg

Science74%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior 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
Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School	Public	6-12	612 Greeley St	Nashua	50658	Chickasaw County	Nashua-Plainfield Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 435-4166	311	22	14.0	29.3%	287 (92.3%)	4 (1.3%)	8 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	53	187^th of 340 public high schools	45.0%		48.6	202^nd of 338 public high schools	40.2%	15	56.8	89.7	95.1	68.3	68.6	75.0	79.5	79.3	82.9	73.3	71.4	76.9	78.0	68.6	$15,197	$401	$14,797
Charles City High School	Public	9-12	1 Comet Dr	Charles City	50616	Floyd County	Charles City Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 257-6510	472	31	15.3	44.7%	347 (73.5%)	43 (9.1%)	46 (9.7%)	15 (3.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.0%)	30.5	272^nd of 340 public high schools	20.0%		28.8	272^nd of 338 public high schools	19.5%					71.9	67.3	64.3				58.4	60.0	58.3		56.4	$15,516	$694	$14,823
Clarksville High School	Public	7-12	318 N. Mather St.	Clarksville	50619	Butler County	Clarksville Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 278-4273	125	12	10.4	27.2%	120 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	72.7	71^st of 340 public high schools	79.1%		69.7	93^rd of 338 public high schools	72.5%	22		92.9	95.2	85.7	93.8	76.0		85.7	71.4	76.2	75.0	72.0	47.6	81.3	$15,842	$205	$15,638
New Hampton High School	Public	9-12	710 W Main	New Hampton	50659	Chickasaw County	New Hampton Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 394-2134	318	29	11.0	37.4%	270 (84.9%)	5 (1.6%)	40 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	69.9	89^th of 340 public high schools	73.8%		73.1	73^rd of 338 public high schools	78.4%	16				82.1	87.2	72.2				82.1	80.8	72.2		71.8	$15,686	$254	$15,431
North Butler Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N 5th St	Greene	50636	Butler County	North Butler Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 816-5631	254	21	11.9	27.6%	237 (93.3%)	3 (1.2%)	8 (3.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	53.3	185^th of 340 public high schools	45.6%		52.6	177^th of 338 public high schools	47.6%	8		70.6	73.5	74.3	67.3	75.5		73.5	70.6	71.4	73.5	77.6	72.7	63.3	$16,937	$247	$16,689
Greenview Alternative School	Public	9-12	106 16th St SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-9273	45	1	43.2	51.1%	34 (75.6%)	2 (4.4%)	4 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (6.7%)	0.3	336^th of 340 public high schools	1.2%		3	323^rd of 338 public high schools	4.4%	13						10.0						20.0			$498	$63	$435
Waverly-Shell Rock Senior High School	Public	9-12	1405 4th Ave SW	Waverly	50677	Bremer County	Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 352-2087	737	50	14.8	17.5%	681 (92.4%)	7 (0.9%)	23 (3.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.1%)	78.7	38^th of 340 public high schools	88.8%		82	23^rd of 338 public high schools	93.2%	15				86.3	81.4	78.9				85.2	81.9	88.6		79.1	$15,024	$360	$14,663
Tripoli Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	209 8th Ave SW	Tripoli	50676	Bremer County	Tripoli Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(319) 882-4202	170	17	10.2	34.1%	156 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.7%)	47.8	206^th of 340 public high schools	39.4%		56.5	165^th of 338 public high schools	51.2%	41	100.0	65.2	95.2	88.2	73.1	81.3	82.8	47.8	76.2	58.8	57.7	62.5	81.0	61.5	$15,113	$291	$14,821

Frequently Asked Questions about Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School

What schools feed into Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School?

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Nashua-Plainfield Elementary School

Is Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School a good school?

Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School ranks 187^th of 340 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 311 students attended Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School?

Students at Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School are 92% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What district is Nashua-Plainfield Junior-Senior High School in?

Nashua-Plainfield 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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