For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 572 students in Gooding, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding, ID are Gooding Middle School and North Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Gooding have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gooding, ID (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 6-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4522
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4522
Gr: K-12 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Gooding, Idaho Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gooding Acclrted Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
906 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Gooding, ID include Gooding Middle School and North Valley Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Gooding?
3 public middle schools are located in Gooding.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding?
Gooding public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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