For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,474 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID are Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Bannock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Alameda Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Marsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Gr: 7-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Academy
Charter School
1195 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID include Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bannock County?
8 public middle schools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% 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 Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bannock County include: Hawthorne Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Irving Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Alameda Middle School vs. Hawthorne Middle School
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