For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,431 students in Muscatine County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA are Wilton Jr-sr High School, Susan Clark Junior High School and West Liberty Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muscatine 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 Muscatine County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Muscatine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wilton Jr-sr High School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Cypress St
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Wilton, IA 52778
(563) 732-2629
Gr: 7-12 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Susan Clark Junior High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Kindler Ave
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Muscatine, IA 52761
(563) 263-0411
Gr: 7-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
West Liberty Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
203 E. 7th St
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
West Liberty, IA 52776
(319) 627-2118
Gr: 5-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Muscatine County, IA include Wilton Jr-sr High School, Susan Clark Junior High School and West Liberty Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Muscatine County?
3 public middle schools are located in Muscatine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muscatine County?
Muscatine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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