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Best Jackson County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 23 public middle schools serving 9,984 students in Jackson County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR are The Valley School Of Southern Oregon, Ashland Middle School and Trails Outdoor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
857 Valley View Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Gr: 6-8 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Gr: K-8 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15337 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Hedrick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 E Jackson St
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 952 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Gr: K-8 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Logos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1203 N Ross Ln
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Gr: K-12 | 1,285 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Point Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
477 Reese Creek Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Rivers Edge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
270 W Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 299-0299
Gr: K-12 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
Rogue River Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1898 E Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 2nd Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6840
Gr: K-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
320 W Second St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1515.
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3070 N Ross Ln
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1616.
Hanby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
806 6th Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1717.
Talent Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
102 Christian Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Gr: 6-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1818.
White Mountain Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
550 Wilson Way
White City, OR 97503
(541) 830-6315
Gr: 6-8 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1919.
Scenic Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1955 Scenic Ave
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2020.
Butte Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Laurel Ave
Butte Falls, OR 97522
(541) 865-3563
Gr: K-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2121.
South Valley Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Pine St Ste D
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3235
Gr: 3-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2222.
Prospect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Mill Creek Dr
Prospect, OR 97536
(541) 560-3653
Gr: K-12 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakdale Middle School
815 S Oakdale Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR include The Valley School Of Southern Oregon, Ashland Middle School and Trails Outdoor School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
27 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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