Iola High School

Tucked into the rolling pastures of Grimes County, Iola High School punches well above its weight for a small rural campus, landing among the top 100 high schools in Texas with consistently strong English and Math performance. It's the kind of tight-knit school where everyone knows everyone, making it a natural fit for families who want their kids to have real relationships with teachers and coaches rather than getting lost in a crowd. Life in Iola moves at a slower, small-town pace — think Friday night football and genuine community pride — but the academic results show that rural doesn't mean settling for less.