For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 86 students in Thornburg, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Thornburg, IA is Tri-county Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thornburg, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Thornburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Thornburg, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Jr/sr High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3003 Hwy 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-12
| 86 students
Thornburg, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3003 Highway 22
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Thornburg, IA 50255
(641) 634-2636
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Thornburg, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Thornburg, IA include Tri-county Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Thornburg?
1 public middle schools are located in Thornburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Thornburg?
Thornburg public middle schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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