North Union High School

North Union High School is a public high school in Armstrong, IA, part of the North Union Comm School District. The school serves approximately 186 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4/10, placing it in the 96.3th percentile among IA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 66% proficiency in math, 2 points below the state average and 87% in reading/language arts, 12 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.8/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $70,550, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 186 students, North Union High School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, North Union High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.