For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 281 students in Worth County, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Worth County, IA is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Worth County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Worth County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Worth County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Grades: 6-12
| 281 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Worth County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Worth County, IA include Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Worth County?
1 public middle schools are located in Worth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Worth County?
Worth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles

Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.

Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.

Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.