For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 288 students in Chariton, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Chariton, IA is Chariton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chariton, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Chariton 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 Chariton, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chariton Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Chariton, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Chariton, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Chariton, IA include Chariton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chariton?
1 public middle schools are located in Chariton.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariton?
Chariton 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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