For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,615 students in Johnson County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IA are Solon Middle School, North Central Junior High School and Clear Creek Amana Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Solon Middle School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1775 Racine Ave.
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Solon, IA 52333
(319) 624-2381
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
North Central Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
180 E. Forevergreen Rd
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
North Liberty, IA 52317
(319) 688-1210
Gr: 7-8 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Amana Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 W Marengo Rd
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
Tiffin, IA 52340
(319) 545-4490
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Northwest Junior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1507 8th St
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Coralville, IA 52241
(319) 688-1060
Gr: 7-8 | 720 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Southeast Junior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2501 Bradford Dr
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Iowa City, IA 52240
(319) 688-1070
Gr: 7-8 | 853 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Lone Tree Middle-senior High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
303 S Devoe St
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Lone Tree, IA 52755
(319) 629-4610
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Iccsd Pk-12 Online Learning Program
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1725 N Dodge Street
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1000
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2200 E Court St
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Iowa City, IA 52245
(319) 688-1110
Gr: PK-6 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
301 Main St
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Hills, IA 52235
(319) 688-1105
Gr: PK-6 | 151 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
611 Greenwood Dr
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Iowa City, IA 52246
(319) 688-1155
Gr: PK-6 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Johnson County, IA include Solon Middle School, North Central Junior High School and Clear Creek Amana Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Johnson County?
7 public middle schools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Johnson County include: North Central Junior High School vs. Northwest Junior High School, Southeast Junior High School vs. Northwest Junior High School, Northwest Junior High School vs. Southeast Junior High School
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