For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 933 students in Jones County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, IA are Monticello Middle School, Anamosa Middle School and Midland Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jones County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jones County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Jones County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
860 East Oak Street
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Monticello, IA 52310
(319) 465-3000
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Anamosa Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
410 Old Dubuque Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Anamosa, IA 52205
(319) 462-3553
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Midland Middle/high School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 W. Webster Street
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Wyoming, IA 52362
(319) 259-5340
Gr: 6-12 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jones County, IA include Monticello Middle School, Anamosa Middle School and Midland Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jones County?
3 public middle schools are located in Jones County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jones County?
Jones County 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).
Which public middle schools in Jones County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jones County include: Anamosa Middle School vs. Monticello Middle School, Monticello Middle School vs. Anamosa Middle School
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