For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,108 students in Cedar County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA are West Branch Middle School, Tipton Middle School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cedar County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Cedar County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Branch Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 W. Main St.
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
West Branch, IA 52358
(319) 643-5324
Gr: 5-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
725 West 7th St.
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Tipton, IA 52772
(563) 886-6025
Gr: 5-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
North Cedar Jr/sr High School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Ball Street
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Clarence, IA 52216
(563) 452-3179
Gr: 7-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Durant Junior/senior High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
408 7th St
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Durant, IA 52747
(563) 785-4431
Gr: 7-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cedar County, IA include West Branch Middle School, Tipton Middle School and North Cedar Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cedar County?
4 public middle schools are located in Cedar County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar County?
Cedar County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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