For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 274 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA are Starbuck School and Dayton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia 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 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Starbuck School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Grades: K-8
| 20 students
Rank: #22.
Dayton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Grades: 1-12
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA include Starbuck School and Dayton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
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