For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 747 students in Franklin County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID are Beutler Middle School and Preston Jr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beutler Middle School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4726 West Highway 36
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Dayton, ID 83232
(208) 747-3303
Gr: 6-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Preston Jr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 East Valley View Drive
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Preston, ID 83263
(208) 852-0751
Gr: 6-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6007 East Thatcher Road
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Thatcher, ID 83283
(208) 427-6346
Gr: 1-5 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Franklin County, ID include Beutler Middle School and Preston Jr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Franklin County?
2 public middle schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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