For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,089 students in Webster County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, IA are Southeast Valley Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Webster County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Webster County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southeast Valley Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235
Gr: 5-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fort Dodge Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691
Gr: 6-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Webster County, IA include Southeast Valley Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Webster County?
2 public middle schools are located in Webster County.
What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?
Webster County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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