For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 322 students in Ringgold County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA are Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ringgold County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Ringgold County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ringgold County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Ayr High School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1001 E Columbus St
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Mount Ayr, IA 50854
(641) 464-0510
Gr: 6-12 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Diagonal Junior-senior High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 W 2nd Street
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Diagonal, IA 50845
(641) 734-5331
Gr: 6-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ringgold County, IA include Mount Ayr High School and Diagonal Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Ringgold County?
2 public middle schools are located in Ringgold County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ringgold County?
Ringgold County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% 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 Ringgold County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Ringgold County include: Diagonal Junior-senior High School vs. Mount Ayr High School, Mount Ayr High School vs. Diagonal Junior-senior High School
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