For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 798 students in Butler County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, IA are Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, Aplington-parkersburg Middle School and Clarksville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butler County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Butler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 Butler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dike-new Hartford Junior High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
508 Beaver
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
New Hartford, IA 50660
(319) 983-2206
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #22.
Aplington-parkersburg Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 10th St
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Aplington, IA 50604
(319) 347-6621
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksville High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
318 N. Mather St.
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Clarksville, IA 50619
(319) 278-4273
Grades: 7-12
| 138 students
Rank: #44.
North Butler Jr/sr High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 5th St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5631
Grades: 7-12
| 261 students
Butler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
512 2nd St
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Dumont, IA 50625
(641) 857-3201
Grades: 3-4
| 171 students
210 W South St, 210 W South St
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Greene, IA 50636
(641) 816-5629
Grades: PK-4
| 174 students
513 Birch, 513 Birch
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Allison, IA 50602
(319) 267-2552
Grades: 5-8
| 178 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Butler County, IA include Dike-new Hartford Junior High School, Aplington-parkersburg Middle School and Clarksville High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butler County?
4 public middle schools are located in Butler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butler County?
Butler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Butler County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Butler County include: Clarksville High School vs. North Butler Jr/sr High School, North Butler Jr/sr High School vs. Clarksville High School
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