For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 680 students in Calhoun County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IA are South Central Calhoun Middle School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Calhoun County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Central Calhoun Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Tonawanda Street
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Gr: 4-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1601 15th St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-2245
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Calhoun County, IA include South Central Calhoun Middle School and Manson Northwest Webster Junior High/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Calhoun County?
2 public middle schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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