For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 4,103 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID are Firth Middle School, Snake River Jr High School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% 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 Bingham County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Firth Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
410 Roosevelt
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6240
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6240
Gr: 5-8 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Snake River Jr High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
918 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3018
Gr: 7-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 East Pine Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7667
Gr: 7-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Gr: K-9 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
645 Mitchell Road
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Aberdeen Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
136 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-3280
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Blackfoot Charter Community
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
92 North 415 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 782-0744
Gr: PK-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Chief Tahgee Elementary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
34 South Hi-line Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 237-2710
Gr: K-7 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Gr: 7-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
50 South Hiline Road
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Gr: 6-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 7-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 63:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bingham County, ID include Firth Middle School, Snake River Jr High School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bingham County?
13 public middle schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bingham County include: Snake River Jr High School vs. Mountain View Middle School, Mountain View Middle School vs. Snake River Jr High School, Idaho Science And Technology Charter School vs. Mountain View Middle School
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