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, Xavier Charter School and Vera C O'leary Middle 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 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Twin Falls County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murtaugh Schools
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 West Boyd Street
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: PK-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Xavier Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Vera C O'leary Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2350 Elizabeth Boulevard
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 733-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
586 Orchard Drive
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 944-2129
Twin Falls, ID 83301
(208) 944-2129
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #66.
Filer Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
299 Highway 30
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-5906
Filer, ID 83328
(208) 326-5906
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rise Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
203 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Gr: 4-10 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
Hansen Jr/sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
550 South Main Street
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5593
Hansen, ID 83334
(208) 423-5593
Gr: 7-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1212.
Kimberly Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 Center Street West
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Kimberly, ID 83341
(208) 423-4170
Gr: 6-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Buhl Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 Sawtooth Boulevard
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 543-8292
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
South Hills Middle School
(Math: 22% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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
Gr: 7-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: 1-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Twin Falls County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
3426 North 4500 East
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5233
Gr: PK-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
500 West Boyd St
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
500 West Boyd
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Murtaugh, ID 83344
(208) 432-5451
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
School Road
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Rogerson, ID 83302
(208) 857-2281
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Wakapa Academy (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
525 Sawtooth Avenue
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Buhl, ID 83316
(208) 329-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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, Xavier Charter School and Vera C O'leary Middle 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: Robert Stuart Middle School vs. Vera C O'leary Middle School, Buhl Middle School vs. Castleford School, Vera C O'leary Middle School vs. Robert Stuart Middle School
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