For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 822 students in Chickasaw County, IA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, IA are New Hampton Middle School, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chickasaw County, IA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Iowa public middle school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 71% statewide average). Middle schools in Chickasaw County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Iowa public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Chickasaw County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Hampton Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 W Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2134
Gr: 5-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Main St
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Fredericksburg, IA 50630
(563) 237-5334
Gr: 5-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 6-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Chickasaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cedar Lake Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
612 Greeley St
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Nashua, IA 50658
(641) 435-4166
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Education Options Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
710 W. Main
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
New Hampton, IA 50659
(641) 394-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
417 Main St
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Nashua, IA 50658
(319) 276-4451
Gr: 4-6 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, IA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Chickasaw County, IA include New Hampton Middle School, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School and Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County?
3 public middle schools are located in Chickasaw County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chickasaw County?
Chickasaw County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Chickasaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Chickasaw County include: New Hampton Middle School vs. Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School vs. Nashua-plainfield Junior-senior High School, Sumner-fredericksburg Middle School vs. New Hampton Middle School
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