For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 560 students in Winnebago County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA are Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and North Iowa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winnebago County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Winnebago County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Winnebago County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest City Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
216 W School St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-4772
Gr: 5-8 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Lake Mills Middle School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 S 4th Ave E
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Lake Mills, IA 50450
(641) 592-0894
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
North Iowa Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
111 3rd Ave Nw
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Buffalo Center, IA 50424
(641) 562-2525
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Winnebago County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Forest City Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
145 South Clark St
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Forest City, IA 50436
(641) 585-2324
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
North Iowa Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
116 Jackson St S
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Thompson, IA 50478
(641) 584-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Winnebago County, IA include Forest City Middle School, Lake Mills Middle School and North Iowa Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Winnebago County?
3 public middle schools are located in Winnebago County.
What is the racial composition of students in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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