For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,881 students in Clayton County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA are Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Middle School and Edgewood-colesburg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clayton Ridge Middle School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
131. S. River Park Drive
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 252-1747
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mfl Marmac Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
918 W. Main St.
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Mc Gregor, IA 52157
(563) 873-2250
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Edgewood-colesburg High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
403 W Union
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Edgewood, IA 52042
(563) 928-6412
Gr: 7-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School/high School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 1st Street Nw
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Elkader, IA 52043
(563) 245-1750
Gr: 7-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Iowa Virtual Academy
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
306 S. 1st Street
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Guttenberg, IA 52052
(563) 748-1017
Gr: K-12 | 1,166 student Minority enrollment: 28%
Clayton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 W. Centre Street Box 9
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Garnavillo, IA 52049
(563) 964-2441
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 2%
P.o. Box 91
Volga, IA 52077
(563) 767-2685
Volga, IA 52077
(563) 767-2685
Gr: 4-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton County, IA include Clayton Ridge Middle School, Mfl Marmac Middle School and Edgewood-colesburg High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton County?
5 public middle schools are located in Clayton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton County?
Clayton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Clayton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clayton County include: Central Middle School/high School vs. Edgewood-colesburg High School, Edgewood-colesburg High School vs. Central Middle School/high School
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