For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 students in Clarke County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarke County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarke County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murray Jr/sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517
Grades: 6-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Clarke Community Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?
Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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