Best Greene County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 455 students in Greene County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, IA are Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Greene County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Greene County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Greene County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
606 Adrian St
Churdan, IA 50050
(515) 389-3111
Gr: 6-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 99:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Gr: 5-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Greene County, IA include Paton-churdan Jr-sr High School and Greene County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Greene County?
2 public middle schools are located in Greene County.
What is the racial composition of students in Greene County?
Greene County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

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