For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 623 students in Iowa County, WI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI are Mineral Point Middle School, Barneveld Middle School and Dodgeville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iowa County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Iowa County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Iowa County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mineral Point Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
705 Ross St
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-0720
Gr: 6-8 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Barneveld Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
304 S Jones St
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Barneveld, WI 53507
(608) 924-4711
Gr: 6-8 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Dodgeville Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 W Chapel St
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Dodgeville, WI 53533
(608) 935-3307
Gr: 5-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Highland Community Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Cardinal Dr
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Highland, WI 53543
(608) 929-4525
Gr: 6-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Iowa County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
314 Willow St
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Arena, WI 53503
(608) 753-2361
Gr: PK-5 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Iowa County, WI include Mineral Point Middle School, Barneveld Middle School and Dodgeville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Iowa County?
4 public middle schools are located in Iowa County.
What is the racial composition of students in Iowa County?
Iowa County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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