For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 709 students in Allamakee County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allamakee County, IA are Waukon Middle School, Lansing Middle School and John R Mott Jr/hi School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allamakee County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Allamakee County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Allamakee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waukon Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1059 3rd Ave Nw
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Waukon, IA 52172
(563) 568-6321
Gr: 6-8 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lansing Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
569 Center St.
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Lansing, IA 52151
(563) 538-4201
Gr: 5-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
John R Mott Jr/hi School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
314 W Post
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Postville, IA 52162
(563) 864-7652
Gr: 7-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allamakee County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allamakee County, IA include Waukon Middle School, Lansing Middle School and John R Mott Jr/hi School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allamakee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Allamakee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allamakee County?
Allamakee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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