For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 330 students in Forest City, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Forest City, IA is Forest City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Forest City, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Gr: 5-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Forest City, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forest City?
1 public middle schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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