For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 288 students in Lucas County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Lucas County, IA is Chariton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lucas County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Lucas County 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 Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lucas County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lucas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105
Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, IA include Chariton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lucas County?
1 public middle schools are located in Lucas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?
Lucas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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