For the 2026 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, Mitchell School and Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills. 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 40% (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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fossil Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 B St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4384
Gr: K-12 | 1,929 student Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Mitchell School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
340 Se High St
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Mitchell, OR 97750
(541) 462-3311
Gr: K-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: K-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Wheeler County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
404 Main St
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Fossil, OR 97830
(541) 763-4155
Gr: K-6 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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, Mitchell School and Insight School Of Oregon Painted Hills.
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).
Recent Articles
51爆料 Rankings: Are They Accurate?
Explore how accurate public school rankings really are, their limitations, and how parents can interpret them in 2026.
51爆料 Schedule Options Explained for Families
Learn how public school schedule options like year-round calendars, block scheduling, and later start times affect students and families in 2026.
How to Request Special Education Services at School Registration
A step-by-step guide for families on how to request special education services at school registration, including IEPs, 504 plans, timelines, and tips.