For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public middle schools serving 9,937 students in Benton County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, WA are Leona Libby Middle School, Paterson Elementary School and Three Rivers Home Link. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leona Libby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3259 Belmont Blvd.
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6465
Grades: 6-8
| 800 students
Rank: #22.
Paterson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51409 W. Prior Rd.
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Paterson, WA 99345
(509) 875-2601
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Rank: #33.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Grades: K-12
| 660 students
Rank: #44.
Desert Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1701 S Clodfelter Rd
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 889 students
Rank: #55.
Enterprise Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5200 Paradise Way
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #66.
Chinook Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6011 W 10th Place
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-7500
Grades: 6-8
| 882 students
Rank: #77.
Mid-columbia Parent Partnership
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5980 W 12th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-5036
Grades: K-12
| 448 students
Rank: #88.
Carmichael Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Grades: 6-8
| 807 students
Rank: #99.
Chief Joseph Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 697 students
Rank: #1010.
Horse Heaven Hills Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Vancouver Street
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 585-3260
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: #1111.
Legacy High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4624 W 10th Ave
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Kennewick, WA 99338
(509) 222-6552
Grades: 6-12
| 176 students
Rank: #1212.
Pacific Crest Online Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6245
Grades: K-12
| 312 students
Rank: #1313.
Housel Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Highland Dr.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1732
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1732
Grades: 6-8
| 576 students
Rank: #1414.
Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1011 West 10th Avenue
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6900
Grades: 6-8
| 692 students
Rank: #1515.
Highlands Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
425 South Tweedt Street
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 222-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #1616.
Kiona-benton City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2040
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1717.
Finley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37208 S Finley Rd
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Kennewick, WA 99337
(509) 586-7561
Grades: 6-8
| 216 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benton/franklin Juvenile Justice Center
Magnet School
5606 West Canal Drive
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 783-2151
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6972 Keene Road
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
West Richland, WA 99353
(509) 967-6050
Grades: PK-12
| 19 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kennewick Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
200 South Fruitland
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Kennewick, WA 99336
(509) 585-3026
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2000
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
913 Horne Drive
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Benton City, WA 99320
(509) 588-2009
Grades: 3-5
| 335 students
Prosser Falls Education Center (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1500 Grant Ave.
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Prosser, WA 99350
(509) 786-1820
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, WA include Leona Libby Middle School, Paterson Elementary School and Three Rivers Home Link.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
19 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Chief Joseph Middle School vs. Carmichael Middle School, Carmichael Middle School vs. Chief Joseph Middle School, Enterprise Middle School vs. Leona Libby Middle School
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