For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,420 students in Lincoln County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, OR are Compass K-12 Online School, Newport Middle School and Waldport Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln 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 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass K-12 Online School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1811 Ne Arcadia Dr
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2072
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2072
Grades: K-12
| 99 students
Rank: #22.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Waldport Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2750 Crestline Dr
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Waldport, OR 97394
(541) 563-3235
Grades: 7-8
| 78 students
Rank: #44.
Taft Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4040 High School Dr
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 996-2115
Grades: 7-8
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Toledo Jr. High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Se Sturdevant Rd
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-5104
Grades: 7-8
| 91 students
Rank: #66.
Eddyville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eddyville School Rd
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Eddyville, OR 97343
(541) 875-2942
Grades: K-12
| 211 students
Rank: #77.
Siletz Valley Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Grades: K-12
| 235 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
540 Ne Hwy 101
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Lincoln City, OR 97367
(541) 994-8191
Grades: K
| 128 students
Isaac Newton Magnet School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
825 Ne 7th St
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-6601
Grades: 7-8
| 109 students
321 Se 3rd St
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2541
Toledo, OR 97391
(541) 336-2541
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
420 Ne 12th
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-5984
Newport, OR 97365
(541) 265-5984
Grades: K
| 111 students
Olalla Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
805 Reservoir Ln Ne
Toledo, OR 97397
(503) 336-2254
Toledo, OR 97397
(503) 336-2254
Grades: 2-6
| 12 students
245 James Frank Ave Nw
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Siletz, OR 97380
(541) 444-1100
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lincoln County, OR include Compass K-12 Online School, Newport Middle School and Waldport Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Lincoln County?
7 public middle schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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