For the 2025 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 73% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clay County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 10th Avenue East
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-3345
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Clay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 E 2nd St Po Box 110
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 3-5
| 72 students
306 E 2nd St
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Everly, IA 51338
(712) 834-2227
Grades: 7-12
| 110 students
401 Church St
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Royal, IA 51357
(712) 933-2241
Grades: 5-8
| 93 students
411 E 10th St Po Box 200
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Spencer, IA 51301
(712) 262-2882
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
300 Railway
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Gillett Grove, IA 51341
(712) 835-2270
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
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).
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