For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 810 students in Inyo County, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inyo County, CA are Jill Kinmont Boothe, Death Valley High Academy and Big Pine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inyo County, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Inyo County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Inyo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jill Kinmont Boothe
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
166 Grandview Dr.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 873-3262
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #22.
Death Valley High Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Old State Highway 127
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Shoshone, CA 92384
(760) 852-4303
Gr: 7-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Big Pine Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 South Main St.
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Big Pine, CA 93513
(760) 938-2222
Gr: K-8 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Home Street Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Lo-inyo Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
223 East Locust St.
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Lone Pine, CA 93545
(760) 876-5581
Gr: K-8 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Cds Home Street
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 Home St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-1381
Gr: 6-8 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #77.
Owens Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
202 South Clay St.
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Independence, CA 93526
(760) 878-2405
Gr: K-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Keith B. Bright High (Juvenile Hall)
Alternative School
656 West Pine St.
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Bishop, CA 93514
(760) 872-3680
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Inyo County, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Inyo County, CA include Jill Kinmont Boothe, Death Valley High Academy and Big Pine Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Inyo County?
8 public middle schools are located in Inyo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Inyo County?
Inyo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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