For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 968 students in Adams County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA are Lind Ritzville Middle School, Washtucna Elementary/high School and Lind-ritzville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Adams County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Adams County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Adams County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lind Ritzville Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
507 North E Stree
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 96 students
Rank: #22.
Washtucna Elementary/high School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
730 East Booth Avenue
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Washtucna, WA 99371
(509) 646-3211
Grades: PK-12
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Lind-ritzville Middle School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
N 507 E St
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Lind, WA 99341
(509) 677-3408
Grades: 6-8
| 56 students
Rank: #44.
Mcfarland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
790 S 10th Ave
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-3326
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
Adams County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
615 E Juniper Street
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Othello, WA 99344
(509) 488-9669
Grades: K-7
| 617 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Adams County, WA include Lind Ritzville Middle School, Washtucna Elementary/high School and Lind-ritzville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Adams County?
4 public middle schools are located in Adams County.
What is the racial composition of students in Adams County?
Adams County public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
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