For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 335 students in Harlan, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Harlan, IA is Harlan Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Harlan, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harlan, IA include Harlan Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan?
1 public middle schools are located in Harlan.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?
Harlan public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Gifted, Honors, and Advanced Tracks: Are They Accessible or Just Advertised?
Learn how to evaluate gifted, honors, and advanced academic programs in public schools, including admission criteria, equity, and the questions every parent should ask.
Algebra Readiness: What Parents Should Ask Before Middle School
Discover how to determine if your child is ready for algebra before middle school, including the questions parents should ask and the skills students need to succeed.
How to Evaluate Reading Instruction in Your Zoned Elementary School
Learn how to evaluate reading instruction in your neighborhood elementary school by recognizing effective literacy practices, asking the right questions, and understanding what quality reading instruction looks like.