For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 531 students in Kossuth County, IA. The top ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA are North Union Middle School and Algona Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kossuth County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Kossuth County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kossuth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Union Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Algona Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 S. Hale
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-7207
Gr: 5-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Kossuth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
East Fork High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2111 Highway 169 N
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Algona, IA 50511
(515) 295-6098
Gr: 9-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
405 Hanna Ave
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Lu Verne, IA 50560
(515) 882-3357
Gr: 1-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
203 Fifth St. N.
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
203 5th St North
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Swea City, IA 50590
(515) 272-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
308 310th St
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Fenton, IA 50539
(515) 889-2261
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Gr: PK-4 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
543 Dieckman St Ne.
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2720
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2720
Gr: 5-8 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
543 Dieckman St. Ne, 543 Dieck
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Titonka, IA 50480
(515) 928-2717
Gr: PK | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
404 3rd St. S.
Wesley, IA 50483
(515) 679-4450
Wesley, IA 50483
(515) 679-4450
Gr: PK-4 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kossuth County, IA include North Union Middle School and Algona Middle School. Kossuth County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Kossuth County?
2 public middle schools are located in Kossuth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kossuth County?
Kossuth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Kossuth County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kossuth County include: Algona Middle School vs. North Union Middle School
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