Top 5 Best Jefferson County Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,093 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Jefferson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 635 students
Rank: #22.
Rigby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 935 students
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 7-8
| 86 students
Rank: #44.
Rigby Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 100 students
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Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. Jefferson High School, Jefferson High School vs. Ririe Jr/sr High School

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