For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 195 students in Clarion, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Clarion, IA is Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarion, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Clarion have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clarion, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2412
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Clarion, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Clarion-goldfield Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
300 3rd Ave Ne
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Clarion, IA 50525
(515) 532-2414
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clarion, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clarion, IA include Clarion-goldfield-dows Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clarion?
1 public middle schools are located in Clarion.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarion?
Clarion public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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