For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,724 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Valley School and Jerome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome 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 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% 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 Jerome County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
Rank: #22.
Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Grades: 6-8
| 973 students
Rank: #44.
Heritage Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #55.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Jerome County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Grades: 4-6
| 707 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Valley School and Jerome Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jerome County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% 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 Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jerome County include: Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy, Heritage Academy vs. Jerome Middle School
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