For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 147 students in Guthrie County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Guthrie County, IA is Panorama Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Guthrie County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Guthrie County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Guthrie County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Panorama Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 W. Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 6-8 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Guthrie County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 School St
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Guthrie Center, IA 50115
(641) 332-2974
Gr: 7-8 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Panorama Charter High School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
701 West Main
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Panora, IA 50216
(641) 755-2317
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Guthrie County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Guthrie County, IA include Panorama Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Guthrie County?
1 public middle schools are located in Guthrie County.
What is the racial composition of students in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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