For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 751 students in Hamilton County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IA are South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Hamilton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Hamilton Middle And High School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 Division St
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Jewell, IA 50130
(515) 827-5418
Gr: 7-12 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Webster City Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Des Moines Street
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Webster City, IA 50595
(515) 832-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hamilton County, IA include South Hamilton Middle And High School and Webster City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hamilton County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hamilton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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