For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,438 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman School, Gooding Middle School and North Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% 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 Gooding County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Hagerman Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Gr: K-8 | 63 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #55.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding Middle School and North Valley Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Gooding County?
7 public middle schools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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