An annual publication by the U.S. News & World Report shows Pella High School ranked among Iowa’s best in national rankings. The magazine rated Pella High School as 8th best in the state, based on college readiness, state assessment proficiency, performance, and the graduation rate for the Class of ’21. Iowa City West was named the top high school in the state. Pella ranked 1640th out of the 17,680 evaluated for the study nationally.