For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 343 students in Harlan, IA.
The top ranked public middle school in Harlan, IA is Harlan Community Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harlan, IA public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Harlan have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Harlan, IA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harlan Community Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2108 Durant Street
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-3196
Gr: 6-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Harlan, Iowa ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harlan Community Flexible Education Center (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2712 12th St
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Harlan, IA 51537
(712) 755-2457
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harlan, IA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harlan, IA include Harlan Community Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Harlan?
1 public middle schools are located in Harlan.
What is the racial composition of students in Harlan?
Harlan public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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