For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,765 students in Jasper County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IA are Lynnville-sully Middle School, Pcm Middle School and Baxter High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jasper 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 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jasper County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Jasper County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lynnville-sully Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12476 Hwy F62 E
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Sully, IA 50251
(641) 594-4445
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Pcm Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
407 Plainsmen Rd
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Prairie City, IA 50228
(515) 994-8222
Grades: 6-8
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Baxter High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 E State
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Baxter, IA 50028
(641) 227-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 261 students
Rank: #44.
Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
204 N League Rd
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Colfax, IA 50054
(515) 674-4111
Grades: 7-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Berg Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7741
Grades: 5-8
| 823 students
Jasper County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1900 N 5th Ave East
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Newton, IA 50208
(641) 792-7742
Grades: K-3
| 430 students
307 West Mohawk Dr
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Mingo, IA 50168
(641) 363-4282
Grades: 7-8
| 88 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jasper County, IA include Lynnville-sully Middle School, Pcm Middle School and Baxter High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jasper County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jasper County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jasper County?
Jasper County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Jasper County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jasper County include: Baxter High School vs. Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School, Colfax-mingo Jr/sr High School vs. Baxter High School
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