For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 481 students in Clarinda, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Clarinda, IA is Clarinda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarinda, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clarinda, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Grades: 7-12
| 481 students
Clarinda, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative High School Clarinda Comm. School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
423 East Nodaway St
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5165
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
Clarinda Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1820 N 16th
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-3103
Grades: 6-12
| 53 students
305 E Glenn Miller Dr
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-2132
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarinda, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarinda, IA include Clarinda High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarinda?
1 public middle schools are located in Clarinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?
Clarinda public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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