Best Clarke County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 423 students in Clarke County, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, IA are Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Clarke County, IA public middle schools have an score of 57% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 57% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarke County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Clarke County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Murray Jr/sr High School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 75-79%)
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216 Sherman
Murray, IA 50174
(641) 447-2517

Gr: 6-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #22.

Clarke Community Middle School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 49%)
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800 N Jackson St
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-4221

Gr: 6-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

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Clarke County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Clarke Learning Center (Closed 2012)

Alternative School

802 North Jackson
Osceola, IA 50213
(641) 342-2804

Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Clarke County, IA include Murray Jr/sr High School and Clarke Community Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Clarke County?

2 public middle schools are located in Clarke County.

What is the racial composition of students in Clarke County?

Clarke County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).