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Best Adams County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 968 students in Adams County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA are Lind Ritzville Middle School, Washtucna Elementary/high School and Lind-ritzville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Gr: 6-8 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Gr: 6-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA include Lind Ritzville Middle School, Washtucna Elementary/high School and Lind-ritzville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
4 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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