Greene County High School

Summary:

Greene County High School is a public high school located in Jefferson, Iowa, serving 374 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Greene County Community School District.

The school has a predominantly white student population at 89.84%, which is higher than the state average and nearby schools. Greene County High School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the state averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics, but its science proficiency rates are lower than the state average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 41.71%, which is higher than the nearby schools. Greene County High School's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $16,415, which is higher than the nearby schools, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 11.4, which is slightly lower than the nearby schools.

Over the past several years, Greene County High School's statewide ranking has fluctuated, with a high of 168 out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 and a low of 55 out of 325 in 2016-2017. However, the school's ranking has generally been declining, with a rank of 231 out of 338 in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to the nearby Coon Rapids-Bayard Community School District, Glidden-Ralston Community School District, Ogden Community School District, and Paton-Churdan Community School District, Greene County High School has a higher percentage of white students and a higher free and reduced lunch rate, while its test scores are generally on par with or slightly above the nearby schools, but its statewide ranking is lower.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1901 North Grimmell
       Jefferson, IA  50129


(515) 386-2188

District: Greene County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
231st of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,415 Help


Feeder schools for Greene County High School:

Elementary:    Greene County Elementary
Middle:    Greene County Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  375

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.9%
Hispanic:
5.1%
Two or more races:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Greene County High School ranks worse than 68.3% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.99. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Greene County High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greene County High School is 12.2. (See more...)
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Compare Greene County High School employs 30.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greene County High School is $16,415.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Greene County High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Greene County High School 231st of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Greene County High School in the ranking list.)

Greene County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Greene County Community School District 262nd of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Greene County High School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 65.90 126th 351 64.1%
2013 57.19 177th 351 49.6%
2014 48.27 201st 322 37.6%
2015 71.85 87th 324 73.1%
2016 49.78 182nd 320 43.1%
2017 76.86 55th 325 83.1%
2018 25.37 272nd 320 15.0%
2019 52.66 168th 327 48.6%
2021 43.48 208th 327 36.4%
2022 34.40 241st 332 27.4%
2023 44.00 218th 336 35.1%
2024 42.99 231st 338 31.7%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Greene County High School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greene County High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 343 0 4 2 2 n/a n/a 0 351
1989 288 0 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 295
1990 331 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1991 332 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1992 340 2 6 2 2 n/a n/a 0 352
1993 344 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1994 341 2 7 1 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1995 372 0 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1996 372 0 10 6 1 n/a n/a 0 389
1997 420 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 429
1998 405 0 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 449 1 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2000 515 0 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 484 0 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2002 419 0 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 419 0 2 14 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 409 1 5 14 1 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 369 1 6 12 0 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 356 1 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 348 1 1 13 0 n/a n/a 0 363
2008 362 2 2 10 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2009 381 3 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2010 313 0 1 19 4 2 10 0 349
2011 304 1 2 15 3 2 7 0 334
2012 303 1 3 17 0 2 5 0 331
2013 352 2 5 23 0 1 9 0 392
2014 347 1 6 25 0 0 10 0 389
2015 381 0 5 21 0 1 7 0 415
2016 369 1 5 27 0 1 14 0 417
2017 352 0 5 22 0 1 13 0 393
2018 348 1 7 22 0 0 16 0 394
2019 331 1 5 24 0 0 16 0 377
2020 330 2 5 18 0 0 13 0 368
2021 322 1 4 18 0 0 13 0 358
2022 328 3 2 20 0 2 9 0 364
2023 336 2 2 22 0 1 11 0 374
2024 341 2 1 19 0 0 12 0 375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greene County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 351 29.7 11.8 10.8
1989 295 2.9 101.7 7.5
1990 333 28.6 11.6 8.7
1991 336 28.6 11.7 17.6
1992 352 29.0 12.1 18.2
1993 353 26.1 13.5 15
1994 351 26.7 13.1 12.3
1995 389 30.3 12.8 14.7
1996 389 30.3 12.8 14.7
1997 429 30.3 14.2 14.5
1998 414 28.0 14.8 13.8
1999 459 28.5 16.1 21.6
2000 522 26.6 19.6 18
2001 493 32.7 15.1 17.8
2002 436 32.2 13.5 30
2003 436 32.2 13.5 30
2004 430 33.2 13.0 27.9
2005 388 32.8 11.8 23.7
2006 367 32.7 11.2 23.4
2007 363 31.4 11.6 22.9
2008 377 31.5 12.0 27.3
2009 398 32.5 12.2 28.9
2010 349 31.0 11.2 26.9
2011 334 29.7 11.2 38.9
2012 331 30.8 10.7 37.5
2013 392 32.5 12.0 41.6
2014 389 33.0 11.7 42.7
2015 415 36.0 11.5 43.1
2016 417 34.0 12.2 44.1
2017 393 34.5 11.3 40.2
2018 394 33.0 11.9 41.1
2019 377 32.4 11.6 40.3
2020 368 31.7 11.5 42.7
2021 358 31.7 11.2 36.3
2022 364 31.6 11.4 41.5
2023 374 32.6 11.4 41.7
2024 375 30.7 12.2 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greene County High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 351 29.7 11.8 10.8
1989 295 2.9 101.7 7.5
1990 333 28.6 11.6 8.7
1991 336 28.6 11.7 17.6
1992 352 29.0 12.1 18.2
1993 353 26.1 13.5 15
1994 351 26.7 13.1 12.3
1995 389 30.3 12.8 14.7
1996 389 30.3 12.8 14.7
1997 429 30.3 14.2 14.5
1998 414 28.0 14.8 13.8
1999 459 28.5 16.1 21.6
2000 522 26.6 19.6 18
2001 493 32.7 15.1 17.8
2002 436 32.2 13.5 30
2003 436 32.2 13.5 30
2004 430 33.2 13.0 27.9
2005 388 32.8 11.8 23.7
2006 367 32.7 11.2 23.4
2007 363 31.4 11.6 22.9
2008 377 31.5 12.0 27.3
2009 398 32.5 12.2 28.9
2010 349 31.0 11.2 26.9
2011 334 29.7 11.2 38.9
2012 331 30.8 10.7 37.5
2013 392 32.5 12.0 41.6
2014 389 33.0 11.7 42.7
2015 415 36.0 11.5 43.1
2016 417 34.0 12.2 44.1
2017 393 34.5 11.3 40.2
2018 394 33.0 11.9 41.1
2019 377 32.4 11.6 40.3
2020 368 31.7 11.5 42.7
2021 358 31.7 11.2 36.3
2022 364 31.6 11.4 41.5
2023 374 32.6 11.4 41.7
2024 375 30.7 12.2 41.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greene County High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $300 (1.8%) $16,115 (98.2%) $16,415

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greene County High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 168th of 327 High schoolsRanks 218th of 336 High schools
 13.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
10th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County High School)8380.2
 2.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Community School District)8380.2
 2.8%
   10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)74.372.9
 1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Greene County High School)7773.9
 3.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Greene County Community School District)7773.9
 3.1%
   10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)67.167
 0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County High School)63.951.1
 12.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Greene County Community School District)63.951.1
 12.8%
   11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)71.468.7
 2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Greene County High School)59.656.4
 3.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Greene County Community School District)59.656.4
 3.2%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)66.967.3
 0.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377374
 0.8%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian52
 60%
Hispanic2422
 8.3%
Pacific Islander01
White331336
 1.5%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.3%41.7%
 1.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Greene County High School

Students at Greene County High School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Greene County High School ranks 231st of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 375 students attended 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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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.





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