For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,556 students in Klamath County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR are Gearhart Elementary School, Lost River High School and Bonanza Junior/senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klamath County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Klamath County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Klamath County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Grades: K-8
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Lost River High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23330 Hwy 50
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Grades: 7-12
| 240 students
Rank: #33.
Bonanza Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Grades: 7-12
| 256 students
Rank: #44.
Ponderosa Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2554 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
Rank: #55.
Henley Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Grades: 7-8
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Klamath Home Learning Academy
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2856 Eberlein Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Grades: K-8
| 44 students
Rank: #77.
Chiloquin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Elm St
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Grades: 7-12
| 177 students
Rank: #88.
Brixner Junior High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4727 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Grades: 7-8
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Grades: 7-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1010.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Grades: K-12
| 298 students
Klamath County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1301 North Alameda
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 850-8878
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 850-8878
Grades: 12
| 9 students
2450 Summers Ln
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5048
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5048
Grades: K-6
| 269 students
5400 Hwy 66
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-5030
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-5030
Grades: K-6
| 203 students
1017 Donald St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4760
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4760
Grades: K-6
| 296 students
Link River High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2858 Eberlein St
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 850-7653
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 850-7653
Grades: 7-12
| 45 students
707 Cypress St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4768
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4768
Grades: 1-6
| 132 students
43580 Hwy 62
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2533
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2533
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR include Gearhart Elementary School, Lost River High School and Bonanza Junior/senior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Klamath County?
10 public middle schools are located in Klamath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klamath County?
Klamath County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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