For the 2026 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 average math proficiency score of 76% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 27% (majority Hispanic).
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