For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,183 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA are West Branch Middle School, North Cedar Jr/sr High School and Tipton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Cedar County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Branch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Grades: 5-8
| 257 students
Rank: #22.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 7-12
| 294 students
Rank: #33.
Tipton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Grades: 5-8
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
Durant Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Grades: 7-12
| 340 students
Cedar County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cedar St Box D
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Bennett, IA 52721
(563) 890-2228
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4433
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
400 Ball Street, 400 Ball Stre
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Grades: 5-8
| 258 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA include West Branch Middle School, North Cedar Jr/sr High School and Tipton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public middle schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar 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).
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