For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 888 students in Jackson County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IA are Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Middle School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellevue High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1601 State St
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Bellevue, IA 52031
(563) 872-4001
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Maquoketa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 East Locust Street
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-4956
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #33.
Easton Valley Junior High / High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
321 W. School St.
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13 South Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: 7-12
| 100 students
13 S Marion
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Andrew, IA 52030
(563) 672-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
439 Wilson
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
439 Wilson St
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Miles, IA 52064
(563) 682-7131
Grades: 7-8
| 57 students
Maquoketa Alternative Classroom High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Washington
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Maquoketa, IA 52060
(563) 652-5279
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
121 South Mitchell
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-3431
Grades: K-6
| 213 students
321 West School
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Preston, IA 52069
(563) 689-4221
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
706 Broad St
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Sabula, IA 52070
(563) 687-2427
Grades: 4-6
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, IA include Bellevue High School, Maquoketa Middle School and Easton Valley Junior High / High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: Easton Valley Junior High / High School vs. Bellevue High School
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