For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,725 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Valley School and Jerome Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Jerome County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Jerome Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
520 10th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8134
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Heritage Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 South Lincoln Avenue
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 595-1617
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Valley School and Jerome Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jerome County?
5 public middle schools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% 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 Jerome County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jerome County include: Jerome Middle School vs. Heritage Academy, Heritage Academy vs. Jerome Middle School
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