Top 10 Best Bingham County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 3,728 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID are Firth High School, Snake River Jr High School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Bingham County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Snake River Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Grades: 7-8
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Firth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roosevelt
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6240
Grades: 5-8
| 272 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Snake River Online
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3001
Grades: K-8
| 975 students
Rank: #77.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Grades: K-9
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Aberdeen Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
136 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Grades: 6-8
| 161 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-1734
Grades: K-7
| 124 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shoshone-bannock School District No 512
Magnet School
50 South Hiline Rd
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bingham County, ID

Bingham County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
1506 West 560 South
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID include Firth High School, Snake River Jr High School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bingham County?
12 public middle schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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