For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 775 students in Columbia County, WA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA are Dayton Middle School and Starbuck School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Columbia County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Columbia County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Columbia County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dayton Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
614 S 3rd St
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Dayton, WA 99328
(509) 382-4775
Gr: 6-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Starbuck School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
717 Tucannon St
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Starbuck, WA 99359
(509) 399-2381
Gr: PK-8 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Virtual Preparatory Academy Of Washington
Magnet School
717 Tucannon St.
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Starbuck, WA 99359
(888) 858-0470
Gr: 8-12 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 42%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Columbia County, WA include Dayton Middle School and Starbuck School.
How many public middle schools are located in Columbia County?
3 public middle schools are located in Columbia County.
What is the racial composition of students in Columbia County?
Columbia County public middle schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Washington public middle schools average of 50% (majority Hispanic).