For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 463 students in Clearwater County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID are Orofino High School and Timberline High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clearwater County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Clearwater County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clearwater County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Orofino High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Dunlap Road
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 476-5557
Gr: 7-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Timberline High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22869 Highway 11
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Orofino, ID 83544
(208) 435-4411
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clearwater County, ID include Orofino High School and Timberline High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clearwater County?
2 public middle schools are located in Clearwater County.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater County?
Clearwater County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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