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Best High Schools in Zip Code 50849

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At a glance

School

180

Students

Top rankedNodaway Valley High School106^th of 340 Iowa high schools

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Nodaway Valley High School up 81 spots statewide this year

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Summary:

The 50849 zip code is home to a single high school, Nodaway Valley High School, which serves students in grades 9-12 within the Nodaway Valley Community School District. This standout institution ranks among the top-performing high schools in Iowa, demonstrating strong academic achievement and student outcomes.

Nodaway Valley High School is ranked 106 out of 340 Iowa high schools for the 2024-2025 school year, placing it in the top third of schools statewide. The school has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is performing above average compared to other schools in the state. With a graduation rate of 88.3% for the 2023-2024 school year, Nodaway Valley High School exceeds the state average, and its students consistently outperform their peers on ISASP tests in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

Despite serving a sizable population of economically disadvantaged students, with nearly 40% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Nodaway Valley High School is able to deliver exceptional educational outcomes. The school's strong academic performance, high graduation rates, and state-level recognition make it a standout institution in the region, providing a quality education and effectively supporting the success of its diverse student body.

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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 (2025)	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 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Nodaway Valley High School	Public	9-12	410 NW 2nd	Greenfield	50849	Adair County	Nodaway Valley Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(641) 630-1042	180	18	9.9	35.6%	158 (87.8%)	2 (1.1%)	11 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.3%)	67.2	106^th of 340 public high schools	68.8%		51.2	187^th of 338 public high schools	44.7%	81	80.6	83.7	79.5	75.0	73.5	81.8	67.3	$14,978	$215	$14,763

Cities Near Zip Code 50849

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Greenfield	0.15 mi	2	137^th
Fontanelle	5.64 mi	1	86^th
Stuart	15.62 mi	2	369^th
Adair	15.95 mi	2	135^th
Massena	16.29 mi	1	342^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Iowa Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.