For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 463 students in Clearwater County, ID.
The top ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID are Orofino High School and Timberline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Clearwater County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Orofino High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Dunlap Road
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Grades: 7-12
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Grades: 6-12
| 113 students
Clearwater County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clearwater Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
Po Box 789
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-7919
Grades: 7-12
| 34 students
429 Michigan Ave
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-4613
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Hc 64 Box 52
Pierce, ID 83546
(208) 464-2551
Pierce, ID 83546
(208) 464-2551
Grades: PK-6
| 45 students
Po Box 87
Weippe, ID 83553
(208) 435-4429
Weippe, ID 83553
(208) 435-4429
Grades: PK-6
| 83 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID include Orofino High School and Timberline High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clearwater County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Clearwater County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Clearwater County include: Timberline High School vs. Orofino High School
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