Best Richland Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,206 students in Richland, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA are Three Rivers Home Link, Chief Joseph Middle School and Carmichael Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Richland have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Richland, WA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Three Rivers Home Link
Alternative School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1710 Van Giesen
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6450
Gr: K-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Chief Joseph Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
504 Wilson
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Carmichael Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
620 Thayer Drive
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 967-6425
Gr: 6-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Richland, WA include Three Rivers Home Link, Chief Joseph Middle School and Carmichael Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Richland?
3 public middle schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?

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