For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,288 students in Sioux County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux County, IA are Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School and Boyden-hull High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sioux County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Sioux County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sioux County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moc-floyd Valley Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1104 5th Ave
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Alton, IA 51003
(712) 756-4128
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #22.
Rock Valley Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1712 20th Ave
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Rock Valley, IA 51247
(712) 476-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #33.
Boyden-hull High School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
801 1st St
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Hull, IA 51239
(712) 439-2440
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Sioux Center Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 9th St Ne
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Sioux Center, IA 51250
(712) 722-3783
Grades: 6-8
| 351 students
Rank: #55.
West Sioux Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 Falcon Drive
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Hawarden, IA 51023
(712) 551-1022
Grades: 6-8
| 151 students
Sioux County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 4th Ave S
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Hospers, IA 51238
(712) 752-8480
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sioux County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sioux County, IA include Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Rock Valley Middle School and Boyden-hull High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sioux County?
5 public middle schools are located in Sioux County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sioux County?
Sioux County public middle schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sioux County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sioux County include: Sioux Center Middle School vs. Moc-floyd Valley Middle School, Moc-floyd Valley Middle School vs. Sioux Center Middle School
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