For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 9,984 students in Jackson County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR are The Valley School Of Southern Oregon, Ashland Middle School and Trails Outdoor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% 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 Jackson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Valley School Of Southern Oregon
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
857 Valley View Dr
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3914
Gr: 6-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Ashland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1611
Gr: 6-8 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Trails Outdoor School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
158 Walker Ave
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-8577
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Pinehurst Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15337 Hwy 66
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-1910
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #55.
Ruch Outdoor Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
156 Upper Applegate Rd
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 842-3850
Gr: K-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Hedrick Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Jackson St
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Medford, OR 97504
(541) 842-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Applegate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14188 Hwy 238
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Jacksonville, OR 97530
(541) 846-6280
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Logos Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1203 N Ross Ln
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3658
Gr: K-12 | 1,216 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Eagle Point Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
477 Reese Creek Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-1250
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-1250
Gr: 6-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1010.
Phoenix-talent Rising Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 N Rose St
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Phoenix, OR 97535
(541) 535-3353
Gr: K-8 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Shady Cove School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
37 Schoolhouse Ln
Shady Cove, OR 97539
(541) 878-1400
Shady Cove, OR 97539
(541) 878-1400
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Rivers Edge Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
270 W Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 299-0299
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 299-0299
Gr: K-12 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1313.
Rogue River Junior/senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1898 E Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3297
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3297
Gr: 7-12 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Mcloughlin Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
320 W Second St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3720
Gr: 6-8 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1515.
Madrone Trail Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3070 N Ross Ln
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 842-3657
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
Hanby Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
806 6th Ave
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6800
Gold Hill, OR 97525
(541) 494-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Crater Lake Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
585 Nick Young Rd
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 879-3622
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 879-3622
Gr: K-12 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Medford Online Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Bartlett St
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3639
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3639
Gr: K-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1919.
Talent Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
102 Christian Ave
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Talent, OR 97540
(541) 535-1552
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2020.
White Mountain Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Wilson Way
White City, OR 97503
(541) 830-6315
White City, OR 97503
(541) 830-6315
Gr: 6-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
Kids Unlimited Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
821 N Riverside Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-3900
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 774-3900
Gr: PK-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2222.
Scenic Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1955 Scenic Ave
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Butte Falls Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
720 Laurel Ave
Butte Falls, OR 97522
(541) 865-3563
Butte Falls, OR 97522
(541) 865-3563
Gr: K-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
Urceo-upper Rogue Center For Educational Opportunities
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
140 E. Main St
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Eagle Point, OR 97524
(541) 830-6660
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2525.
South Valley Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
211 Pine St Ste D
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3235
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3235
Gr: 3-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2626.
Prospect Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Mill Creek Dr
Prospect, OR 97536
(541) 560-3653
Prospect, OR 97536
(541) 560-3653
Gr: K-12 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
815 S Oakdale Ave
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Medford, OR 97501
(541) 842-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
265 N Main St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-3616
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-3616
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
239 Main St
Butte Falls, OR 97522
(541) 865-3563
Butte Falls, OR 97522
(541) 865-3563
Gr: K-7 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
655 North 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
655 N 3rd St
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Central Point, OR 97502
(541) 494-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
591 Elk Creek Rd
Trail, OR 97541
(541) 878-1405
Trail, OR 97541
(541) 878-1405
Gr: K-3 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
8205 East Evans Creek Rd
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3570
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3570
Gr: K-5 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
320 Beach St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-2416
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-2416
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7837 Hale Way
White City, OR 97503
(541) 830-1360
White City, OR 97503
(541) 830-1360
Gr: K-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
301 Pine St
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3233
Rogue River, OR 97537
(541) 582-3233
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Southern Oregon Cstc Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1836 Fremont St
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5792
Ashland, OR 97520
(541) 482-5792
Gr: 2-6 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson County, OR include The Valley School Of Southern Oregon, Ashland Middle School and Trails Outdoor School.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson County?
27 public middle schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% 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 Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Jackson County include: Mcloughlin Middle School vs. Hedrick Middle School, Hedrick Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School, Scenic Middle School vs. Mcloughlin Middle School
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