For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,371 students in Yamhill County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR are Duniway Middle School, Chehalem Valley Middle School and Mountain View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Yamhill County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Yamhill County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yamhill County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duniway Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
575 Nw Michelbook Ln
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Chehalem Valley Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
403 W Foothills Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2015 Emery Dr
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Newberg, OR 97132
(503) 554-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Patton Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1175 Ne 19th St
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Mcminnville, OR 97128
(503) 565-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Perrydale School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7445 Perrydale Rd
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-7575
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Yamhill Carlton Intermediate School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 E Main
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Yamhill, OR 97148
(503) 852-7660
Gr: 4-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Amity Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Church St
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Amity, OR 97101
(503) 835-0518
Gr: 6-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
Faulconer-chapman School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
332 Sw Cornwall St
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Sheridan, OR 97378
(971) 261-6960
Gr: K-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Dayton Jr High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
801 Ferry St
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Dayton, OR 97114
(503) 864-2246
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Willamina Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Oaken Hills Dr
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Willamina, OR 97396
(503) 876-2545
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Yamhill County, OR include Duniway Middle School, Chehalem Valley Middle School and Mountain View Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Yamhill County?
11 public middle schools are located in Yamhill County.
What is the racial composition of students in Yamhill County?
Yamhill County public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% 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 Yamhill County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Yamhill County include: Patton Middle School vs. Duniway Middle School, Duniway Middle School vs. Patton Middle School, Amity Middle School vs. Dayton Jr High School
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