For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 480 students in Lewis County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, ID are Nezperce School, Kamiah Middle School and Highland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewis 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 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewis County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Lewis County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nezperce School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
614 2nd Avenue
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2551
Gr: PK-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Kamiah Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 12th Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 935-4040
Gr: 4-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Highland School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
112 Boulevard
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5211
Gr: PK-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Lewis County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 130
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Craigmont, ID 83523
(208) 924-5452
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Kamiah Early Childhood Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1319 Hill Street
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Kamiah, ID 83536
(208) 332-6800
Gr: PK | 8 students
Po Box 279
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Nezperce, ID 83543
(208) 937-2242
Gr: PK-6 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Lewis County, ID include Nezperce School, Kamiah Middle School and Highland School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewis County?
3 public middle schools are located in Lewis County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewis County?
Lewis County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% 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 Lewis County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Lewis County include: Highland School vs. Nezperce School, Nezperce School vs. Highland School
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