Best Rock Rapids Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 358 students in Rock Rapids, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Rock Rapids, IA is Central Lyon Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rock Rapids, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Rock Rapids have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Rock Rapids, IA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lyon Secondary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1010 S Greene Street
Rock Rapids, IA 51246
(712) 472-2664
Gr: 7-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Rapids, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rock Rapids, IA include Central Lyon Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Rock Rapids?
1 public middle schools are located in Rock Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Rock Rapids?
Rock Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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