For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 596 students in Madison County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IA are Winterset Junior High School, Earlham Middle School and Interstate 35 High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Madison County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Madison County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Madison County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winterset Junior High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
720 Husky Dr
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Winterset, IA 50273
(515) 462-3336
Gr: 7-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Earlham Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Chestnut Ave
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Earlham, IA 50072
(515) 758-2214
Gr: 6-8 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Interstate 35 High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
405 E North St
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Truro, IA 50257
(641) 765-4818
Gr: 7-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Madison County, IA include Winterset Junior High School, Earlham Middle School and Interstate 35 High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Madison County?
3 public middle schools are located in Madison County.
What is the racial composition of students in Madison County?
Madison County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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