For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,608 students in Warren County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Warren County, IA are Indianola Middle School, Norwalk Middle School and Carlisle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Warren County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Warren County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Warren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indianola Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 S 15th St
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9530
Grades: 6-8
| 820 students
Rank: #22.
Norwalk Middle School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Cherry Street
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-0435
Grades: 6-8
| 804 students
Rank: #33.
Carlisle Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 Scotchridge Rd
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Carlisle, IA 50047
(515) 989-0833
Grades: 6-8
| 531 students
Rank: #44.
Southeast Warren Jr-sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16331 Tyler St
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Liberty Center, IA 50145
(641) 466-3331
Grades: 7-12
| 214 students
Rank: #55.
Martensdale-st Marys Jr-sr High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
390 Burlington
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Martensdale, IA 50160
(641) 764-2486
Grades: 7-12
| 239 students
Warren County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
906 School Ave
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Norwalk, IA 50211
(515) 981-9370
Grades: 1-5
| 112 students
Indianola Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1301 East 2nd Ave
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Indianola, IA 50125
(515) 961-9580
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Warren County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Warren County, IA include Indianola Middle School, Norwalk Middle School and Carlisle Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Warren County?
5 public middle schools are located in Warren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Warren County?
Warren County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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