For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 600 students in Appanoose County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Appanoose County, IA are Moravia High School, Howar Middle School and Moulton-udell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Appanoose County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Appanoose County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Appanoose County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moravia High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 N Trussell Avenue
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Moravia, IA 52571
(641) 724-3241
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
Howar Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 S Park Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0760
Grades: 6-8
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Moulton-udell High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 E 8th
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Moulton, IA 52572
(641) 642-8131
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Appanoose County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Centerville Early Childhood Special Ed Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
838 South 18th
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0629
Grades: PK
| 7 students
320 Drake Ave
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0709
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Chs Appanoose Co. Campus High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
400 East Green St
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0890
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
105 Alpine St
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Cincinnati, IA 52549
(641) 856-0739
Grades: K-3
| 41 students
505 E. Walsh Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0759
Grades: K-2
| 60 students
603 N 10th Street
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Centerville, IA 52544
(641) 856-0749
Grades: K-2
| 78 students
500 Clarkdale Rd
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Mystic, IA 52574
(641) 856-0729
Grades: K-3
| 55 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Appanoose County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Appanoose County, IA include Moravia High School, Howar Middle School and Moulton-udell High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Appanoose County?
3 public middle schools are located in Appanoose County.
What is the racial composition of students in Appanoose County?
Appanoose County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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