For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,066 students in Grant County, WI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, WI are Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School, Platteville Middle School and Cuba City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grant County, WI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public middle school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Middle schools in Grant County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Wisconsin public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Middle Schools in Grant County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
498 County Road Ig
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6313
Livingston, WI 53554
(608) 943-6313
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Platteville Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
40 E Madison St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4010
Grades: 5-8
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Cuba City Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 N School St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-8888
Grades: 6-8
| 130 students
Rank: #44.
Fennimore Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 7th St
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3245
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3245
Grades: 6-8
| 196 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
River Ridge Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11165 County Highway P
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Patch Grove, WI 53817
(608) 994-2715
Grades: 5-8
| 141 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1105 Maple St
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Hazel Green, WI 53811
(608) 854-2261
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Lancaster Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
802 E Elm St
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Lancaster, WI 53813
(608) 723-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 235 students
Rank: #88.
Riverdale Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Grades: 7-8
| 96 students
Rank: #99.
Boscobel Junior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Brindley St
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
Rank: #1010.
Potosi Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
128 Highway 61 N
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Potosi, WI 53820
(608) 763-2161
Grades: 6-8
| 53 students
Rank: #1111.
Cassville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Amelia St
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
Cassville, WI 53806
(608) 725-5116
Grades: 7-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Grant County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Brindley St
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Boscobel, WI 53805
(608) 375-4161
Grades: 9-12
| 296 students
518 W Roosevelt St
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Cuba City, WI 53807
(608) 744-2174
Grades: 7-8
| 83 students
Po Box 280
Dickeyville, WI 53808
(608) 568-7762
Dickeyville, WI 53808
(608) 568-7762
Grades: PK-K
| 75 students
155 W Lewis St
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Platteville, WI 53818
(608) 342-4030
Grades: PK-K
| 193 students
1300 Industrial Dr
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3276
Fennimore, WI 53809
(608) 822-3276
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, WI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grant County, WI include Iowa-grant Elementary Middle School, Platteville Middle School and Cuba City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grant County?
12 public middle schools are located in Grant County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grant County?
Grant County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public middle schools in Grant County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grant County include: Lancaster Middle School vs. Platteville Middle School, Platteville Middle School vs. Lancaster Middle School, Riverdale Junior High School vs. Boscobel Junior High School
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