For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)
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%
Harlan, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
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).
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