For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 322 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ringgold County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Grades: 7-12
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ringgold County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ringgold County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ringgold County include: Diagonal Junior-senior High School vs. Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr High School vs. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
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