For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 2,556 students in Klamath County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR are Gearhart Elementary School, Lost River High School and Klamath Home Learning Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Klamath 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 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Klamath County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public middle school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Klamath County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gearhart Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61100 Metler St
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Bly, OR 97622
(541) 353-2417
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Lost River High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23330 Hwy 50
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Merrill, OR 97633
(541) 798-5666
Gr: 7-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Klamath Home Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2856 Eberlein Ave
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-4700
Gr: K-8 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Henley Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5050
Gr: 7-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Ponderosa Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2554 Main St
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
(541) 883-4740
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Bonanza Junior/senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31610 Mission St
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Bonanza, OR 97623
(541) 545-6581
Gr: 7-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Brixner Junior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4727 Homedale Rd
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-5025
Gr: 7-8 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Chiloquin High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Elm St
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Chiloquin, OR 97624
(541) 783-2321
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #99.
Gilchrist Junior/senior High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
201 Mountain View Dr
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gilchrist, OR 97737
(541) 433-2295
Gr: 7-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Falcon Heights
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8205 Hwy 39
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
(541) 883-6699
Gr: K-12 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Klamath County, OR include Gearhart Elementary School, Lost River High School and Klamath Home Learning Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Klamath County?
10 public middle schools are located in Klamath County.
What is the racial composition of students in Klamath County?
Klamath County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Oregon public middle schools average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
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