For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 210 students in Garwin, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Garwin, IA is Gmg Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garwin, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Garwin have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Garwin, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gmg Secondary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Park Street
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Garwin, IA 50632
(641) 499-2005
Gr: 7-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Garwin, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Learning Connection Middle School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2002 Orleans
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Garwin, IA 50632
(319) 524-0222
Gr: 6-8 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Garwin, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Garwin, IA include Gmg Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Garwin?
1 public middle schools are located in Garwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Garwin?
Garwin public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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