For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,377 students in Twin Falls County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Twin Falls County, ID are Murtaugh Schools, Vera C O'leary Middle School and Xavier Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Twin Falls County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Twin Falls County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Twin Falls County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Murtaugh Schools
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Vera C O'leary Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2350 Elizabeth Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155
Grades: 6-8
| 770 students
Rank: #33.
Xavier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1218 North College Road West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3947
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-3947
Grades: K-12
| 661 students
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
586 Orchard Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 944-2129
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 944-2129
Grades: K-8
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Three Creek Elem/jr High School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
49909 Three Creek Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Grades: PK-8
| 5 students
Rank: #66.
Filer Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 Highway 30
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-5906
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-5906
Grades: 7-8
| 266 students
Rank: #77.
Twin Falls Virtual Schoolhouse
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Main Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-6900
Grades: PK-12
| 166 students
Rank: #88.
Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Grades: 4-10
| 140 students
Rank: #99.
Castleford School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Main Street
Castleford, ID 83321
(208) 537-6511
Castleford, ID 83321
(208) 537-6511
Grades: PK-12
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
Robert Stuart Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
644 Caswell Avenue West
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4875
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-4875
Grades: 6-8
| 748 students
Rank: #1111.
Hansen Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
550 South Main Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5593
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5593
Grades: 7-12
| 133 students
Rank: #1212.
Kimberly Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #1313.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #1414.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Harrison Street
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-5161
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 732-5161
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1515.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
616 Eastland Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8505
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-8505
Grades: 7-8
| 46 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
2515 Wright Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 736-2588
Grades: 1-12
| 5 students
Twin Falls County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Magic Valley Coop School Service Agency (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
512 Main Avenue North
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 732-6346
Twin Falls, ID 83303
(208) 732-6346
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3426 North 4500 East
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Grades: PK-5
| 121 students
500 West Boyd St
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Grades: 9-12
| 49 students
500 West Boyd
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Grades: 6-8
| 52 students
School Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Wings Charter Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
771 North College Rd
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-2902
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 734-2902
Grades: 6-8
| 86 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Twin Falls County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Twin Falls County, ID include Murtaugh Schools, Vera C O'leary Middle School and Xavier Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Twin Falls County?
16 public middle schools are located in Twin Falls County.
What is the racial composition of students in Twin Falls County?
Twin Falls County public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Twin Falls County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Twin Falls County include: Buhl Middle School vs. Castleford School, Robert Stuart Middle School vs. Vera C O'leary Middle School, Vera C O'leary Middle School vs. Robert Stuart Middle School
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