For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,332 students in Lee County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IA are Central Lee Middle School, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School and Keokuk Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 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 Lee County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Lee Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2642 Highway 218
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Donnellson, IA 52625
(319) 835-9510
Gr: 5-8 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Fort Madison Junior/senior High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Ave B
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-1862
Gr: 7-12 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Keokuk Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Orleans Avenue
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-3737
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
520 North 20th Street
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-0222
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
502 Academy Ave
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Denmark, IA 52624
(319) 528-4337
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Fort Madison Alternative School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1602 Avenue F, Ste. 1
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-8093
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1402 S 7th
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2460
Gr: 1-5 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
3301 Avenue L
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Fort Madison, IA 52627
(319) 372-2765
Gr: PK-3 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
918 Timea St
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Keokuk, IA 52632
(319) 524-2581
Gr: 1-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lee County, IA include Central Lee Middle School, Fort Madison Junior/senior High School and Keokuk Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County?
Lee 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).
Which public middle schools in Lee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lee County include: Central Lee Middle School vs. Keokuk Middle School, Keokuk Middle School vs. Central Lee Middle School
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