Top 3 Best Hardin County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 631 students in Hardin County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA are Bcluw Middle School, South Hardin Middle School and Riverbend Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Hardin County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Bcluw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 Commercial St
Union, IA 50258
(641) 486-5371
Grades: 5-8
| 150 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Hardin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200 E. Chestnut
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Grades: 6-8
| 193 students
Rank: #33.
Riverbend Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1124 Union St.
Iowa Falls, IA 50126
(641) 648-6430
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Hardin County, IA

Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 48
Alden, IA 50006
(515) 859-3394
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
1100 12th Ave
Eldora, IA 50627
(641) 939-2599
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
200 Chestnut Po Box 129
Hubbard, IA 50122
(641) 864-2211
Grades: 9-12
| 162 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hardin County, IA include Bcluw Middle School, South Hardin Middle School and Riverbend Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hardin County?
3 public middle schools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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