For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,941 students in Clinton County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IA are Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt Middle School and Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clinton County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clinton County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Clinton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northeast Middle-high School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3690 Hwy.136
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2249
Gr: 6-12 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Central Dewitt Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 E. 11th St.
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0735
Gr: 7-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 E Park Rd
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Wheatland, IA 52777
(563) 374-1292
Gr: 7-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Camanche Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1400 9th St
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3014
Camanche, IA 52730
(563) 259-3014
Gr: 5-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1350 14th St Nw
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-0466
Gr: 6-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Clinton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Alternative Program High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
519 East 11th St
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
De Witt, IA 52742
(563) 659-0713
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
216 31st Ave North
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 243-4288
Gr: K-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
250 20th Ave N
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-3771
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Lincoln High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1850 South Bluff Blvd
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
2810 N 4th St
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Clinton, IA 52732
(563) 242-7858
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
100 Winter St
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Lost Nation, IA 52254
(563) 678-2142
Gr: 2-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Northeast Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
#1 School Lane
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Goose Lake, IA 52750
(563) 577-2454
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
106 Main St P.o. Box 10
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Welton, IA 52774
(563) 659-0760
Gr: K-5 | 172 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clinton County, IA include Northeast Middle-high School, Central Dewitt Middle School and Calamus-wheatland Sec Attendance Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Clinton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Clinton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clinton County?
Clinton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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