For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 188 students in Butte County, ID.
The top ranked public middle school in Butte County, ID is Butte County Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Butte County, ID public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Butte County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Butte County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Butte County Middle/high School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-8237
Grades: 7-12
| 188 students
Butte County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 South Water Street
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Arco, ID 83213
(208) 527-3077
Grades: 6-8
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Butte County, ID?
The top ranked public middle schools in Butte County, ID include Butte County Middle/high School.
How many public middle schools are located in Butte County?
1 public middle schools are located in Butte County.
What is the racial composition of students in Butte County?
Butte County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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