For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,117 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID are Rigby Middle School, Ririe Jr/sr High School and Farnsworth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 983 students
Rank: #22.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: 7-12
| 363 students
Rank: #33.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 77 students
Rank: #55.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 6-8
| 102 students
Rank: #66.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 0 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID include Rigby Middle School, Ririe Jr/sr High School and Farnsworth Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, ID?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, ID?
Jefferson County, ID public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
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