For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 738 students in Owyhee County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Owyhee County, ID are Marsing Middle School, Homedale Middle School and Rimrock Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owyhee County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Owyhee County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% 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 Owyhee County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsing Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
209 8th Avenue West
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Marsing, ID 83639
(208) 649-5411
Gr: 6-8 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Homedale Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3437 Johnstone Road
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Homedale, ID 83628
(208) 337-5780
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Rimrock Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39678 State Highway 78
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Bruneau, ID 83604
(208) 834-2260
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Owyhee County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Owyhee County, ID include Marsing Middle School, Homedale Middle School and Rimrock Jr/sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Owyhee County?
3 public middle schools are located in Owyhee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Owyhee County?
Owyhee County public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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