For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 4,626 students in Cowlitz County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA are Woodland Middle School, Lewis River Academy and Green Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowlitz County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowlitz County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cowlitz County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Park St
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Gr: 5-8 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Third Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13105 Ne Grinnell Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Gr: K-8 | 163 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Solo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Mt. Solo Road
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Toutle Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Spirit Lake Hwy
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1904 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #77.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 28th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
Longview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2742 Harding Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Gr: 6-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Kalama Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2821 Parkview Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7772
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7772
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Kelso Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
404 Long Ave
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5000
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 232-5000
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Front Ave Sw
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Castle Rock Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5180 West Side Highway
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 1st Ave.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA include Woodland Middle School, Lewis River Academy and Green Mountain School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowlitz County?
17 public middle schools are located in Cowlitz County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cowlitz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cowlitz County include: Coweeman Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School, Huntington Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School, Cascade Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School
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