For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 863 students in Hood River County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Hood River County, OR are Hood River Middle School and Wyeast Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hood River County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Hood River County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hood River County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hood River Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1602 May St
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-2114
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Rank: #22.
Wyeast Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Wy'east Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 354-1548
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Hood River County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3685 Belmont Dr
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-1535
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
2405 Eastside Rd
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4919
Hood River, OR 97031
(541) 386-4919
Grades: K-5
| 135 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Hood River County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Hood River County, OR include Hood River Middle School and Wyeast Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hood River County?
2 public middle schools are located in Hood River County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hood River County?
Hood River County public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Hood River County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Hood River County include: Hood River Middle School vs. Wyeast Middle School, Wyeast Middle School vs. Hood River Middle School
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