For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 460 students in Taylor County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford High School and Lenox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Taylor County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Lenox High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Locust St
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford High School and Lenox High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
2 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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