For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 871 students in Cerro Gordo County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA are Clear Lake Middle School, John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cerro Gordo County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cerro Gordo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cerro Gordo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Lake Middle School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 3rd Ave North
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Clear Lake, IA 50428
(641) 357-6114
Gr: 6-8 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
John Adams Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
29 S Illinois Ave
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4420
Gr: 7-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Mason City Virtual Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19 N. Illinois
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Mason City, IA 50401
(641) 421-4426
Gr: 8-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cerro Gordo County, IA include Clear Lake Middle School, John Adams Middle School and Mason City Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Cerro Gordo County?
3 public middle schools are located in Cerro Gordo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cerro Gordo County?
Cerro Gordo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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