For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 729 students in Montgomery County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA are Stanton High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School and Southwest Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 Elliott Street
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Stanton, IA 51573
(712) 829-2162
Gr: 6-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Red Oak Junior/senior High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2011 N 8th St
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Red Oak, IA 51566
(712) 623-6610
Gr: 7-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Valley Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
406 East Third Street
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Villisca, IA 50864
(712) 826-2552
Gr: 6-8 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Montgomery County, IA include Stanton High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School and Southwest Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Montgomery County?
3 public middle schools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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 Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Montgomery County include: Stanton High School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School, Red Oak Junior/senior High School vs. Stanton High School, Southwest Valley Middle School vs. Red Oak Junior/senior High School
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