For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 386 students in Decatur County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, IA are Central Decatur Ms/hs High School and Lamoni Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Decatur County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Decatur Ms/hs High School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1201 Ne Poplar St
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Leon, IA 50144
(641) 446-4816
Gr: 7-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lamoni Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
202 N Walnut St
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Lamoni, IA 50140
(641) 784-3351
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Decatur County, IA include Central Decatur Ms/hs High School and Lamoni Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Decatur County?
2 public middle schools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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