For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,148 students in Henry County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IA are Waco High School, New London Jr-sr High School and Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry 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 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waco High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Jack Wilson Dr
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
New London, IA 52645
(319) 367-0500
Gr: 6-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Gr: 6-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
414 N Adams
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(319) 385-7730
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Gr: PK-5 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Henry County, IA include Waco High School, New London Jr-sr High School and Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Henry County?
4 public middle schools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Henry County include: Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School, New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School
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