Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025-26)

Best Clay County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 502 students in Clay County, IA.

The top ranked public middle school in Clay County, IA is Spencer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clay County, IA public middle school have an score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clay County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 Clay County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Spencer Middle School

(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
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Top 50%

1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345

Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Clay Central-everly Elementary At Everly (Closed 2008)

306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227

Gr: 3-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Clay Central-everly Junior Senior High School (Closed 2020)

306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227

Gr: 7-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Clay Central-everly Middle School (Closed 2012)

401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241

Gr: 5-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Jefferson Elementary School (Closed 2006)

411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882

Gr: PK-K | 36 students Minority enrollment: 9%

South Clay Elementary School (Closed 2011)

300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270

Gr: PK-6

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Clay County, IA include Spencer Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Clay County?

1 public middle schools are located in Clay County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clay County?

Clay 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).