For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 314 students in Emmet County, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Emmet County, IA is Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 64%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1430 1st Ave. S.
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Emmet County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 868-3542
Grades: 5-8
| 81 students
218 South 1st St
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Ringsted, IA 50578
(712) 866-0191
Grades: PK-4
| 143 students
600 4th Ave
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Armstrong, IA 50514
(712) 864-3590
Grades: 6-8
| 80 students
119 W. 2nd Ave N
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2237
Grades: 2
| 108 students
315 N 6th Street
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Estherville, IA 51334
(712) 362-2335
Grades: 3-4
| 204 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, IA include Estherville Lincoln Central Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Emmet County?
1 public middle schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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