For the 2026 school year, there are 4 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 27% (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 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 27% (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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