For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,066 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID are Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and West Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Jefferson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
West Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Gr: 7-8 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8
Rank: #55.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: 7-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Gr: 7-8 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Gr: K-8 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-7 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Gr: 8-9 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Jefferson County, ID include Farnsworth Middle School, Rigby Middle School and West Jefferson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jefferson County?
6 public middle schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jefferson County include: Jefferson High School vs. Ririe Jr/sr High School, Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. Jefferson High School
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