High Schools in Des Moines, IA

High schools in Des Moines, Iowa on a map, with rankings, graduation rates and multi-year trends.

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Top ranked high schools in Des Moines, 2026-27

6 high schools in Des Moines are ranked in this edition, ordered by Iowa state rank.

  1. Roosevelt High School — Des Moines · #43 in IA · #5,249 nationally
  2. Hoover High School — Des Moines · #176 in IA · #11,501 nationally
  3. East High School — Des Moines · #234 in IA · #13,460–17,945 nationally
  4. Lincoln High School — Des Moines · #234 in IA · #13,460–17,945 nationally
  5. Saydel High School — Des Moines · #234 in IA · #13,460–17,945 nationally
  6. Virtual Campus — Des Moines · #234 in IA · #13,460–17,945 nationally

Ranks are from the 2026-27 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools edition. How HighSchoolTrends uses this data.