For the 2025 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 Mount Pleasant Middle 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 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Waco High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
706 N Pearl
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Wayland, IA 52654
(319) 256-6200
Grades: 7-12
| 244 students
Rank: #22.
New London Jr-sr High School
(Math: 56% | 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
Grades: 6-12
| 290 students
Rank: #33.
Mount Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 59% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 409 students
Rank: #44.
Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7701
Grades: 6-12
| 205 students
Henry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 S Olive
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Winfield, IA 52659
(319) 257-7702
Grades: PK-5
| 193 students
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 Mount Pleasant Middle 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, New London Jr-sr High School vs. Waco High School, Waco High School vs. Winfield-mt Union Jr-sr High School
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