For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 258 students in Adams County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, ID are Meadows Valley School and Council Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadows Valley School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 North Miller Avenue
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2118
Gr: PK-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Council Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 East Bleeker Avenue
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Council, ID 83612
(208) 253-4217
Gr: 7-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Adams County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Drawer F
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
New Meadows, ID 83654
(208) 347-2411
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, ID include Meadows Valley School and Council Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
2 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Adams County include: Council Jr/sr High School vs. Meadows Valley School, Meadows Valley School vs. Council Jr/sr High School
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