For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 596 students in Cherokee County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, IA are Alta-aurelia Middle School and Cherokee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cherokee County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cherokee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Cherokee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alta-aurelia Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Ash St
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Aurelia, IA 51005
(712) 434-5595
Gr: 5-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
206 E. Indian Street
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Cherokee, IA 51012
(712) 225-6750
Gr: 5-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cherokee County, IA include Alta-aurelia Middle School and Cherokee Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cherokee County?
2 public middle schools are located in Cherokee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cherokee County?
Cherokee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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