For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,131 students in Plymouth County, IA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth County, IA are Akron Westfield Middle School, Hinton High School and Remsen-union Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plymouth County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Plymouth County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Plymouth County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Akron Westfield Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
850 Kerr Dr
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Akron, IA 51001
(712) 568-2020
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Hinton High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
315 W. Grand
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Hinton, IA 51024
(712) 947-4328
Gr: 7-12 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Remsen-union Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
511 Roosevelt
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Gr: 5-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Le Mars Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
977 3rd Ave Sw
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Le Mars, IA 51031
(712) 546-7022
Gr: 6-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Plymouth County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
511 Roosevelt St
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Remsen, IA 51050
(712) 786-1101
Gr: 9-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plymouth County, IA include Akron Westfield Middle School, Hinton High School and Remsen-union Middle School. Plymouth County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Plymouth County?
4 public middle schools are located in Plymouth County.
What is the racial composition of students in Plymouth County?
Plymouth County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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