For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 730 students in Jefferson County, IA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA are Fairfield Middle School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fairfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 W Fillmore
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-5019
Grades: 5-8
| 438 students
Rank: #22.
Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1062 Birch Ave
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3705
Grades: 7-12
| 292 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
202 Jefferson St
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Libertyville, IA 52567
(641) 693-3971
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
401 West Stone
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Fairfield, IA 52556
(641) 472-2114
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1062 Birch Ave.
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Packwood, IA 52580
(319) 695-3707
Grades: 7-8
| 104 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, IA include Fairfield Middle School and Pekin Community Junior/ Senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
2 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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