For the 2026 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 22% (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 39% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-8 | 568 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: K-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Walker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1075 8th St Nw
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Salem, OR 97304
(503) 399-3220
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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
Gr: K-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Lacreole Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Se Lacreole Dr
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6662
Dallas, OR 97338
(503) 623-6662
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Talmadge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 16th Street
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Independence, OR 97351
(503) 606-2252
Gr: 6-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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
Gr: K-8 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-12 | 13 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 39% (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: Lacreole Middle School vs. Talmadge Middle School, Talmadge Middle School vs. Luckiamute Valley Charter School, Talmadge Middle School vs. Lacreole Middle School
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