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Best Columbia County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 775 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA are Dayton Middle School and Starbuck School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Gr: 8-12 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 42%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA include Dayton Middle School and Starbuck School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

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