Best Curry County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 717 students in Curry County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Curry County, OR are Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Driftwood Elementary School and Azalea Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Curry County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Curry County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Curry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gold Beach Jr/sr High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
29516 Ellensburg Ave
Gold Beach, OR 97444
(541) 247-6647
Gr: 7-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Driftwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1202 Oregon St
Port Orford, OR 97465
(541) 332-2712
Gr: K-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Azalea Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Pacific Ave
Brookings, OR 97415
(541) 469-7427
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Curry County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Curry County, OR include Gold Beach Jr/sr High School, Driftwood Elementary School and Azalea Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Curry County?
3 public middle schools are located in Curry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Curry County?
Curry County public middle schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

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