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Best Benton County Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 752 students in Benton County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, IA are Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Benton Community Middle School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vinton-shellsburg Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
212 W. 15th St.
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: 6-8
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Benton Community Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
600 1st St
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 7-8
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 13th Ave South
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3720
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton County, IA

Benton County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
600 1st Street
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
807 16th St
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3137
Grades: 2-6
| n/a students
503 3rd Ave
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: 3-4
| 164 students
1509 9th Ave
Belle Plaine, IA 52208
(319) 444-3631
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
101 3rd Ave, 101 3rd Ave
Van Horne, IA 52346
(319) 228-8701
Grades: PK-2
| 123 students
516 W 9th St
Vinton, IA 52349
(319) 436-4728
Grades: PK-2
| 321 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, IA include Vinton-shellsburg Middle School, Benton Community Middle School and Belle Plaine Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
3 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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