For the 2025 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Calhoun County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 4-8
| 327 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 353 students
Calhoun County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
621 Thomas St
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 352-5575
Grades: PK
| 27 students
510 E North St
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Lake City, IA 51449
(712) 464-3091
Grades: K-3
| 130 students
202 E Harrison
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
202 East Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
202 E Harrison St
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Pomeroy, IA 50575
(712) 468-2268
Grades: 7-12
| 99 students
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Grades: PK-4
| 230 students
3116 Zearing Ave
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Farnhamville, IA 50538
(515) 467-5700
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
215 Maple Ave
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Lytton, IA 50561
(712) 466-2224
Grades: 5-8
| 147 students
305 Maple St
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Lohrville, IA 51453
(712) 465-3425
Grades: PK-4
| 229 students
1000 Tonawanda Ave
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Rockwell City, IA 50579
(712) 297-8111
Grades: 4-8
| 326 students
Twin Lakes Learning Center Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
830 Main St
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Manson, IA 50563
(712) 469-3096
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
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 25% (majority Hispanic).
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