For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 511 students in Clarinda, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Clarinda, IA is Clarinda High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarinda, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 79% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarinda have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Clarinda, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarinda High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N. Cardinal Drive
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Clarinda, IA 51632
(712) 542-5167
Gr: 7-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clarinda, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clarinda, IA include Clarinda High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarinda?
1 public middle schools are located in Clarinda.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarinda?
Clarinda public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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