For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 460 students in Taylor County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA are Bedford High School and Lenox High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taylor County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bedford High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 Pennsylvania St
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Lenox High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 S Locust St
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Lenox, IA 50851
(641) 333-2244
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Taylor County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 6-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Bedford Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
906 Pennsylvania St Po Box 234
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Bedford, IA 50833
(712) 523-2656
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
600 170th St, 600 170th St
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Clearfield, IA 50840
(641) 336-2353
Gr: PK-6 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
600 N. Lafayette
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
New Market, IA 51646
(712) 585-3222
Gr: K-6 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Taylor County, IA include Bedford High School and Lenox High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor County?
2 public middle schools are located in Taylor County.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor County?
Taylor 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
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