For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 872 students in Dickinson County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickinson County, IA are Okoboji Middle School, Spirit Lake Middle School and Harris-lake Park High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickinson County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Dickinson County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dickinson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Okoboji Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 6th Street
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Milford, IA 51351
(712) 338-4757
Gr: 5-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Spirit Lake Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 28th St
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
(712) 336-1370
Gr: 5-8 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Dickinson County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
101 So. Schooley St
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Terril, IA 51364
(712) 853-6112
Gr: 3-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dickinson County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dickinson County, IA include Okoboji Middle School, Spirit Lake Middle School and Harris-lake Park High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dickinson County?
3 public middle schools are located in Dickinson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickinson County?
Dickinson 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 25% (majority Hispanic).
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