For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 140 students in Valdez, AK.
The top-ranked public middle school in Valdez, AK is George H. Gilson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Valdez, AK public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Alaska public middle school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 28% statewide average). Middle schools in Valdez have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alaska public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle school average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Best Public Middle Schools in Valdez, AK (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George H. Gilson Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
357 Robe River Dr
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-2244
Gr: 6-8 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Valdez, Alaska Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1112 West Klutina St
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Valdez, AK 99686
(907) 835-4357
Gr: PK-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Valdez, AK?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Valdez, AK include George H. Gilson Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Valdez?
1 public middle schools are located in Valdez.
What is the racial composition of students in Valdez?
Valdez public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Alaska public middle schools average of 53% (majority American Indian).
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