For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 671 students in Mills County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, IA are East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mills County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Mills County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Mills County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Mills Jr/sr High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1505 E 15th Street
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Malvern, IA 51551
(712) 624-8645
Gr: 6-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
400 Sivers Road
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Glenwood, IA 51534
(712) 527-4887
Gr: 6-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mills County, IA include East Mills Jr/sr High School and Glenwood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mills County?
2 public middle schools are located in Mills County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mills County?
Mills County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
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