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

Best Webster County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,089 students in Webster County, IA.

The top ranked public middle schools in Webster County, IA are Southeast Valley Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Webster County, IA public middle schools have an score of 54% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Webster County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Webster County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Southeast Valley Middle School

(Math: 63% | Reading: 70%)
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30850 Paragon Ave.
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 5-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: #22.

Fort Dodge Middle School

(Math: 50% | Reading: 59%)
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800 North 32nd Street
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%

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

Webster County Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Fair Oaks Middle School (Closed 2014)

416 South 10th St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5691

Gr: 5-6 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%

Gordon Willard Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2011)

Alternative School

104 South 17 St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 576-7305

Gr: 9-12

Hillcrest Elementary School (Closed 2012)

712 3rd St Nw
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5613

Gr: PK-4 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Manson Northwest Webster Elementary - Barnum (Closed 2023)

303 Pierce St P.o. Box 169
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Manson Northwest Webster Middle School (Closed 2010)

303 Pierce St
Barnum, IA 50518
(515) 542-3211

Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%

Phillips Middle School (Closed 2014)

1015 5th Ave North
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 574-5711

Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Riverside Elementary School (Closed 2013)

733 F St
Fort Dodge, IA 50501
(515) 955-8817

Gr: PK-4 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Southeast Valley High School (Closed 2023)

1005 Riddle St
Gowrie, IA 50543
(515) 352-3142

Gr: 9-12 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Southeast Webster High School (Closed 2023)

30850 Paragon Ave. Po Box 49
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Southeast Webster Junior High School (Closed 2015)

30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 7-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Southeast Webster-grand High School (Closed 2015)

30850 Paragon Ave., 30850 Para
Burnside, IA 50521
(515) 359-2235

Gr: 9-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

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

The top ranked public middle schools in Webster County, IA include Southeast Valley Middle School and Fort Dodge Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Webster County?

2 public middle schools are located in Webster County.

What is the racial composition of students in Webster County?

Webster County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).