For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 319 students in Forest City, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Forest City, IA is Forest City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Forest City, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Forest City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Forest City, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Grades: 5-8
| 319 students
Forest City, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Forest City, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Forest City, IA include Forest City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Forest City?
1 public middle schools are located in Forest City.
What is the racial composition of students in Forest City?
Forest City public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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