For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,621 students in Woodbury County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA are Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School and Woodbury Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Woodbury County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Woodbury County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Woodbury County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Tara Way
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Lawton, IA 51030
(712) 944-5181
Gr: 7-12 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
208 Port Neal Road
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-4235
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Woodbury Central Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 S 4th St
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Moville, IA 51039
(712) 873-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Westwood High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Rebel Way
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Sloan, IA 51055
(712) 428-3303
Gr: 7-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Mvao Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 W Division
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Anthon, IA 51004
(712) 373-5244
Gr: 6-8 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
East Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5401 Lorraine Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4030
Gr: 6-8 | 1,036 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Pierson Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
321 4th St
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
River Valley Junior- Senior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 6-12 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
West Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3301 W 19th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6813
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
North Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2101 Outer Dr N
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 279-6804
Gr: 6-8 | 1,168 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Woodbury County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Central Campus Indiv Learning Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1121 Jackson St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6736
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
1114 W 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6825
Gr: K-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
2410 W 1st St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6826
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
1314 West 3rd St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6827
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Fexible Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Pioneer Mall, 206 1st St
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-2565
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
(712) 943-2565
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 10%
4405 Central St
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Sioux City, IA 51108
(712) 239-7033
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
3409 Indiana Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4039
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
115 Midvale Ave
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6836
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4043
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
1807 27th St
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-6838
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
200 Paxton St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6839
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
321 4th Street
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Pierson, IA 51048
(712) 375-5939
Gr: 5 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
River Valley Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
916 Hackberry St
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Correctionville, IA 51016
(712) 372-4656
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
401 Fifth St. Po Box 170
Cushing, IA 51018
(712) 384-2568
Cushing, IA 51018
(712) 384-2568
Gr: 5-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1623 Rebecca St
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Sioux City, IA 51103
(712) 279-6845
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
627 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 279-6667
Gr: K-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
1800 Sioux Trail
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4048
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
4820 4th Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-4050
Gr: K-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Woodbury County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
822 Douglas
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Sioux City, IA 51101
(712) 233-2688
Gr: 9-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
1010 Iowa St
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Sioux City, IA 51105
(712) 279-6816
Gr: 6-8 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Woodbury County, IA include Lawton-bronson Junior-senior High School, Sergeant Bluff-luton Middle School and Woodbury Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Woodbury County?
10 public middle schools are located in Woodbury County.
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbury County?
Woodbury County public middle schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Woodbury County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Woodbury County include: East Middle School vs. West Middle School, West Middle School vs. East Middle School, East Middle School vs. North Middle School
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