For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,621 students in Woodbury County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA are Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School and Woodbury Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodbury County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Woodbury County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Woodbury County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Tara Way
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-4235
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Woodbury Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 S 4th St
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Rebel Way
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Gr: 7-12 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Mvao Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Pierson Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Gr: 5-8 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
River Valley Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 6-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,136 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA include Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School and Woodbury Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Woodbury County?
10 public middle schools are located in Woodbury County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Woodbury County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Woodbury County include: West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. West Middle School, Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School vs. North Middle School
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