For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,726 students in Benton County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR are Franklin School, Cheldelin Middle School and Linus Pauling Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Benton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Benton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Franklin School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
750 Nw 18th St
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5747
Grades: K-8
| 303 students
Rank: #22.
Cheldelin Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
987 Conifer Blvd Ne
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5971
Grades: 6-8
| 535 students
Rank: #33.
Linus Pauling Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1111 Nw Cleveland Ave
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5961
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Philomath Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2021 Chapel Dr
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3167
Grades: 6-8
| 344 students
Rank: #55.
Philomath Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2054 Applegate St
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-3169
Grades: K-12
| 73 students
Rank: #66.
Monroe Grade School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Dragon Dr
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 847-5139
Grades: K-8
| 256 students
Rank: #77.
Kings Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38840 Kings Valley Hwy
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Philomath, OR 97370
(541) 929-2134
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #88.
Alsea Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Third
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Benton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25114 Alpine Rd
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 424-3601
Monroe, OR 97456
(541) 424-3601
Grades: K-3
| 112 students
301 3rd St
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Alsea, OR 97324
(541) 487-4305
Grades: K-6
| 73 students
1555 Sw 35th St
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-3827
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-3827
Grades: K-12
| 174 students
30252 Sw Bellfountain Rd
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5981
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 757-5981
Grades: K-8
| 174 students
1520 Plaza St Nw Ste 100
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5965
Corvallis, OR 97330
(541) 757-5965
Grades: PK-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Benton County, OR include Franklin School, Cheldelin Middle School and Linus Pauling Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Benton County?
8 public middle schools are located in Benton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benton County?
Benton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Benton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Benton County include: Linus Pauling Middle School vs. Cheldelin Middle School, Cheldelin Middle School vs. Linus Pauling Middle School, Philomath Middle School vs. Cheldelin Middle School
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