For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,382 students in Scott County, IA. The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA are Pleasant Valley Junior High School, North Scott Junior High School and Bettendorf Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Scott 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 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Scott County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Scott County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Valley Junior High School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3501 Wisconsin Street
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Le Claire, IA 52753
(563) 332-0200
Gr: 7-8 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
North Scott Junior High School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
502 S 5th St
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Eldridge, IA 52748
(563) 285-8272
Gr: 7-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Bettendorf Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2030 Middle Road
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Bettendorf, IA 52722
(563) 359-3686
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Walcott Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
545 E James St
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Walcott, IA 52773
(563) 445-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Sudlow Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1414 E Locust St
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Davenport, IA 52803
(563) 445-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 734 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Wood Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5701 N Division
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 445-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Williams Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3040 N Division
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Davenport, IA 52804
(563) 445-5250
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
Mid City High School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Marquette Street
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Davenport, IA 52806
(563) 336-7600
Gr: 8-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #99.
Frank L Smart Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1934 W 5th St
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Davenport, IA 52802
(563) 445-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Scott County, IA include Pleasant Valley Junior High School, North Scott Junior High School and Bettendorf Middle School. Scott County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Iowa.
How many public middle schools are located in Scott County?
9 public middle schools are located in Scott County.
What is the racial composition of students in Scott County?
Scott County public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Scott County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Scott County include: Wood Middle School vs. Williams Middle School, Sudlow Middle School vs. Williams Middle School, Williams Middle School vs. Sudlow Middle School
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