Best Public Middle Schools in Lucas County (2025-26)

Best Lucas County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 288 students in Lucas County, IA.

The top ranked public middle school in Lucas County, IA is Chariton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Lucas County, IA public middle school have an score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 70% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Lucas County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Lucas County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Chariton Middle School

(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
:

Bottom 50%

1300 N 16th
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-5114

Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Lucas County, IA

Lucas County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

The Other Hand High School (Closed 2010)

Alternative School

140 E Albia Road
Chariton, IA 50049
(641) 774-4723

Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Russell Elementary School (Closed 2009)

410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105

Gr: PK-5 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1

Russell High School (Closed 2009)

410 E Smith
Russell, IA 50238
(641) 535-6105

Gr: 6-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, IA?

The top ranked public middle schools in Lucas County, IA include Chariton Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Lucas County?

1 public middle schools are located in Lucas County.

What is the racial composition of students in Lucas County?

Lucas County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).