For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 760 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School and Southwest Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Montgomery County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Grades: 6-12
| 137 students
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 7-12
| 474 students
Rank: #33.
Southwest Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Montgomery County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
305 1st Street
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Elliott, IA 51532
(712) 767-2221
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
904 Broad Street
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6600
Grades: PK
| 57 students
308 E Corning St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6620
Grades: 6-8
| 246 students
406 East Third St
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Grades: 6-12
| 167 students
Webster Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2011 North 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School and Southwest Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Southwest Valley Middle School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Stanton High School
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