Best Power County Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 545 students in Power County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Power County, ID are Rockland Public School and William Thomas Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Power County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Power County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% 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 Power County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rockland Public School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
321 East Center Street
Rockland, ID 83271
(208) 548-2221
Gr: PK-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #22.
William Thomas Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
355 Bannock Avenue
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5203
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
American Falls Academy
Alternative School
598 Lincoln
American Falls, ID 83211
(208) 226-5008
Gr: 6-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Power County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Power County, ID include Rockland Public School and William Thomas Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Power County?
3 public middle schools are located in Power County.
What is the racial composition of students in Power County?
Power County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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