Top 3 Best Gem County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 652 students in Gem County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gem County, ID are Emmett Middle School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gem County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmett Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 East 4th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-2921
Grades: 6-8
| 533 students
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gem County, ID

Gem County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gem County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gem County, ID include Emmett Middle School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Gem County?
3 public middle schools are located in Gem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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