For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,203 students in Wheeler County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wheeler County, OR are Fossil Charter School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Mitchell School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheeler County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Wheeler County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wheeler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Grades: K-12
| 1,929 students
Rank: #22.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 823-5010
Grades: 7-12
| 173 students
Rank: #33.
Mitchell School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #44.
Spray School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
303 Park Ave
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Spray, OR 97874
(541) 468-2226
Grades: K-12
| 60 students
Wheeler County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Grades: K-6
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wheeler County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wheeler County, OR include Fossil Charter School, Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills and Mitchell School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wheeler County?
4 public middle schools are located in Wheeler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheeler County?
Wheeler County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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