For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,474 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID are Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Idaho public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 55% statewide average). Middle schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% 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 Bannock County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2271 East Terry Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 233-5590
Gr: 6-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Alameda Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
845 Mckinley Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-0378
Gr: 6-8 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Hawthorne Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 West Eldredge Street
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1680
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Irving Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
911 North Grant Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 232-3039
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Marsh Valley Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12805 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3260
Gr: 7-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Pocatello Community Charter
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
615 West Maple
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-2522
Gr: PK-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Alpine Academy
Charter School
1195 Alpine Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 332-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Bannock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Treatment Prom-unit Fun (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
3115 Pole Line Rd
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Gr: K-12
Kinport Middle School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
655 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Gr: 6-8
Marsh Valley Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
12655 South Old Hwy 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Pocatello Teen Parenting Prog. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
109 Von Elm Ln
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-7660
Gr: 7-12
17400 Hiline Road
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Pocatello, ID 83202
(208) 238-4200
Gr: 7-12
845 Mckinley Ave
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 232-7119
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Bannock County, ID include Franklin Middle School, Alameda Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Bannock County?
8 public middle schools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public middle schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public middle schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Bannock County include: Hawthorne Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Irving Middle School vs. Alameda Middle School, Alameda Middle School vs. Hawthorne Middle School