For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 461 students in Salmon, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salmon, ID are Fern-waters Public Charter School and Salmon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salmon, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Salmon have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Salmon, ID (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern-waters Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
103 Van Dreff Street
Salmon, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Salmon, ID 83647
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 4-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Gr: 1-12
Salmon, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Gr: 4-5 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Gr: 5-9 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salmon, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salmon, ID include Fern-waters Public Charter School and Salmon Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salmon?
3 public middle schools are located in Salmon.
What is the racial composition of students in Salmon?
Salmon public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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