For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,474 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID are Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Marsh Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Bannock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #22.
Alameda Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Grades: 6-8
| 600 students
Rank: #33.
Marsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Grades: 7-8
| 192 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Grades: 6-8
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #66.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Grades: 6-8
| 726 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Academy
Charter School
1195 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Grades: 1-12
| 2 students
Bannock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Family Treatment Prom-unit Fun (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3115 Pole Line Rd
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Isu Campus
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Pocatello, ID 83209
(208) 232-3563
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Kinport Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12655 South Old Hwy 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
320 North 8th Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-2872
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Pocatello Teen Parenting Prog. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 Von Elm Ln
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
17400 Hiline Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
845 Mckinley Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID include Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Marsh Valley Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bannock County?
8 public middle schools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bannock County include: Hawthorne Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Alameda Middle School vs. Hawthorne Middle School, Irving Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School
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