For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 623 students in Iowa County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI are Barneveld Middle School, Mineral Point Middle School and Dodgeville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iowa County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Barneveld Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Mineral Point Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Grades: 5-8
| 310 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Grades: 6-8
| 55 students
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
208 Jarvis St
Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-3461
Ridgeway, WI 53582
(608) 924-3461
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
314 Willow St
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Grades: PK-5
| 97 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI include Barneveld Middle School, Mineral Point Middle School and Dodgeville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iowa County?
4 public middle schools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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