For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 705 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA are Fairfield Middle School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
404 W Fillmore
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Gr: 5-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA include Fairfield Middle School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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