For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 281 students in Northwood, IA.
The top-ranked public middle school in Northwood, IA is Northwood-kensett Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Northwood, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Northwood have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Northwood, IA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwood-kensett Middle/high School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 7th Street North
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Northwood, IA 50459
(641) 324-2142
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Northwood, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Northwood, IA include Northwood-kensett Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Northwood?
1 public middle schools are located in Northwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Northwood?
Northwood public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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