For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 188 students in Butte County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle school in Butte County, ID is Butte County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, ID public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Butte County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Butte County Middle/high School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Butte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Butte County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Butte County, ID include Butte County Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butte County?
1 public middle schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte 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).
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