Best Public Middle Schools in Independence, IA (2025-26)

Best Independence Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 724 students in Independence, IA.

The top-ranked public middle school in Independence, IA is Independence Junior Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Independence, IA public middle school have an score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Independence have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Independence, IA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Independence Junior Senior High School

(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
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Top 50%

700 20th Ave Sw
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405

Gr: 7-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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Independence, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Buchanan County Success Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

2349 Jamestown Ave
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7440

Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Independence Junior High School (Closed 2012)

514 5th Ave Se
Independence, IA 50644
(319) 334-7405

Gr: 7-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, IA?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Independence, IA include Independence Junior Senior High School.

How many public middle schools are located in Independence?

1 public middle schools are located in Independence.

What is the racial composition of students in Independence?

Independence public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).