For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 140 students in Valdez, AK.
The top ranked public middle school in Valdez, AK is George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez, AK public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valdez, AK (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Valdez, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Valdez, AK?
The top ranked public middle schools in Valdez, AK include George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valdez?
1 public middle schools are located in Valdez.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez?
Valdez public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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