For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 357 students in Jefferson, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Jefferson, IA is Greene County Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Jefferson, IA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greene County Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
101 Ram Drive
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-8126
Grades: 5-8
| 357 students
Jefferson, Iowa Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
J-s Alternative High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
501 N Locust St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-3856
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
204 West Madison St
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Jefferson, IA 50129
(515) 386-4168
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson, IA include Greene County Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson?
1 public middle schools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson 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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