For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 906 students in Boone County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IA are Madrid Junior High School, Ogden Middle School and Boone Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Boone County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 68% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Boone County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Boone County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madrid Junior High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
599 N Kennedy
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Madrid, IA 50156
(515) 795-3240
Gr: 6-8 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Ogden Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 W. Division St.
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Ogden, IA 50212
(515) 275-4034
Gr: 6-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Boone Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1640 1st
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Boone, IA 50036
(515) 433-0020
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Boone County, IA include Madrid Junior High School, Ogden Middle School and Boone Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Boone County?
3 public middle schools are located in Boone County.
What is the racial composition of students in Boone County?
Boone 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).
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