For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 747 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School and Preston Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Grades: 6-8
| 570 students
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Grades: 1-5
| 67 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School and Preston Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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