For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,028 students in Cass County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IA are Griswold Middle/high School, Atlantic Middle School and Iowa Connections Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Griswold Middle/high School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Madison St.
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Griswold, IA 51535
(712) 778-2154
Gr: 6-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Atlantic Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 Linn St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-1330
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Iowa Connections Academy Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
807 Third St
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 581-0200
Gr: 6-8 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Cam Jr./sr. High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Victory Park Rd
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 E. 6th Street
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Massena, IA 50853
(712) 779-2212
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
709 Mcintyre Dr
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Anita, IA 50020
(712) 762-3231
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Educational Opportunity Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
704 Maple St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3535
Gr: 6-12
201 1st Street
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Lewis, IA 51544
(712) 769-2221
Gr: PK-5 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Link Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1501 East 10th St
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Atlantic, IA 50022
(712) 243-3250
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cass County, IA include Griswold Middle/high School, Atlantic Middle School and Iowa Connections Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cass County?
4 public middle schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass 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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