For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 147 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Guthrie County, IA is Panorama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Guthrie County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Grades: 7-8
| 77 students
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Guthrie County, IA include Panorama Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guthrie County?
1 public middle schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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