For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,881 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Middle School and Edgewood-colesburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Grades: 6-8
| 176 students
Rank: #33.
Edgewood-colesburg High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Grades: 7-12
| 198 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School/high School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Grades: 7-12
| 202 students
Rank: #55.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Grades: K-12
| 1,166 students
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(855) 652-3931
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Middle School and Edgewood-colesburg High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clayton County include: Central Middle School/high School vs. Edgewood-colesburg High School, Edgewood-colesburg High School vs. Central Middle School/high School
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