For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 3,066 students in Polk County, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, OR are Straub Middle School, Dallas Community Charter and Walker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Straub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Wilmington Ave Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-2030
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Dallas Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
788 Sw Birch St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 420-4360
Grades: K-11
| 258 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #44.
Luckiamute Valley Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12975 Kings Valley Hwy
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Grades: K-8
| 232 students
Rank: #55.
Lacreole Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 Se Lacreole Dr
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6662
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6662
Grades: 6-8
| 574 students
Rank: #66.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
Rank: #77.
Falls City Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
177 Prospect Ave
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Falls City, OR 97344
(503) 787-3521
Grades: K-8
| 118 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 160
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-4837
Grades: K-5
| 63 students
750 5th St
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-1828
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Morrison Campus Alternative Program High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1251 Main St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-8480
Grades: 10-12
| 89 students
2700 Oak Grove Rd
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 362-3345
Grades: K-4
| 33 students
Polk Adolscent Dtc High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2200 E Ellendale St
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-5588
Grades: PK-12
| 13 students
Poyama Land (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
460 Greenwood Rd
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 838-6431
Grades: Inquire with school
| 20 students
Po Box 10
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Rickreall, OR 97371
(503) 623-3661
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in Polk County, OR include Straub Middle School, Dallas Community Charter and Walker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Polk County?
7 public middle schools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Polk County include: Walker Middle School vs. Straub Middle School, Lacreole Middle School vs. Talmadge Middle School, Straub Middle School vs. Walker Middle School
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