For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 384 students in 97479, OR.
The top-ranked public middle school in 97479, OR is Sutherlin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97479 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97479, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97479, OR Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sutherlin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
649 E Fourth St
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Sutherlin, OR 97479
(541) 459-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 97479, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 97479, OR include Sutherlin Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97479?
2 public middle schools are located in 97479.
What is the racial composition of students in 97479?
97479 public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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