For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 178 students in Monona County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Monona County, IA are West Monona Middle School and Whiting Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monona County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Monona County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Monona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Monona Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1314 15th St
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-9098
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Whiting Senior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 West St
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Whiting, IA 51063
(712) 455-2468
Grades: 7-12
| 66 students
Monona County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4th & Elm St
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Castana, IA 51010
(712) 353-6331
Grades: 1-5
| 171 students
1100 10th
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Onawa, IA 51040
(712) 433-1056
Grades: 3-5
| 157 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Monona County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Monona County, IA include West Monona Middle School and Whiting Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Monona County?
2 public middle schools are located in Monona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monona County?
Monona County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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