For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 868 students in 97527, OR.
The top ranked public middle schools in 97527, OR are South Middle School and Lincoln Savage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 97527 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 97527, OR have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Oregon public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Best 97527, OR Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
97527, Oregon 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 97527, OR?
The top ranked public middle schools in 97527, OR include South Middle School and Lincoln Savage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 97527?
2 public middle schools are located in 97527.
What is the racial composition of students in 97527?
97527 public middle schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Oregon public middle schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
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