For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,808 students in Josephine County, OR.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Josephine County, OR are New Bridge High School, North Middle School and South Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Josephine County, OR public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Josephine County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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 Josephine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
New Bridge High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2001 Ne F St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 956-2823
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1725 Nw Highland Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5740
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 474-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
South Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Harbeck Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5750
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 474-5750
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Gpflex School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1137 Se Gladiola Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 233-5705
Gr: 6-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Savage Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8551 New Hope Rd
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 862-2171
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Fleming Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Monument Dr
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-8284
Gr: 6-8 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Murphy Creek Rd
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Murphy, OR 97533
(541) 846-4246
Gr: K-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Lorna Byrne Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Junction Ave
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Cave Junction, OR 97523
(541) 592-2163
Gr: 5-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Southern Oregon Success Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
345 Merlin Rd
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Merlin, OR 97532
(541) 476-2524
Gr: 6-12 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Josephine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Family Friends Day Treatment Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
322 Nw 'f' St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-4248
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 22%
2555 Walnut Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Grants Pass, OR 97527
(541) 476-2802
Gr: K-5 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Southern Oregon Astc (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
210 Tacoma St
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Grants Pass, OR 97526
(541) 476-2895
Gr: 5-12 | 12 students
Southern Oregon Astc A&e (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
711 Sw Ramsey Ave
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Grants Pass, OR 97257
(541) 479-5901
Gr: Inquire with school | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
100 Ruth Ave
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Wolf Creek, OR 97497
(541) 866-2496
Gr: K-5 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Josephine County, OR?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Josephine County, OR include New Bridge High School, North Middle School and South Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Josephine County?
9 public middle schools are located in Josephine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Josephine County?
Josephine County public middle schools minority enrollment is 24% 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 Josephine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Josephine County include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, Lorna Byrne Middle School vs. New Bridge High School
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