For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 4,626 students in Cowlitz County, WA.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA are Woodland Middle School, Lewis River Academy and Green Mountain School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cowlitz County, WA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Washington public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 51% statewide average). Middle schools in Cowlitz County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Washington public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Washington public middle school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Cowlitz County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
755 Park St
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2850
Gr: 5-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Lewis River Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Third Street
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2706
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Green Mountain School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13105 Ne Grinnell Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 225-7366
Gr: K-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Mt. Solo Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Mt. Solo Road
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Toutle Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5050 Spirit Lake Hwy
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Toutle, WA 98649
(360) 274-6132
Gr: 7-12 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Loowit High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1951
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Monticello Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1225 28th Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7040
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Longview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2742 Harding Street
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 414-2926
Gr: 6-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Kalama Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
548 China Garden Road
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Kalama, WA 98625
(360) 673-5212
Gr: 6-8 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Huntington Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Redpath
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Coweeman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Allen St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1750
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2821 Parkview Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7772
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7772
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1313.
Kelso Virtual Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 232-5000
Gr: K-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Castle Rock Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
615 Front Ave Sw
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2920
Gr: 6-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Castle Rock Virtual Academy
Alternative School
5180 West Side Highway
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2930
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
1725 1st Ave.
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 577-3100
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
601 Crawford St
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1904
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Cowlitz County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
257 Alpha Dr
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 501-1450
Gr: K-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
404 Long Ave.
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Kelso, WA 98626
(360) 501-1550
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Longview Schl Dist Special Svcs (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1600 3rd Avenue
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-9810
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-9810
Gr: PK
Productive Learning Online (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
600 Huntington Ave South
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Castle Rock, WA 98611
(360) 501-2965
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
3602 Memorial Park Drive
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 575-7870
Gr: 7-10 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
2250 Lewis River Rd
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2750
Gr: 2-4 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
600 Bozarth
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: PK-3 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
600 Bozarth St
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Woodland, WA 98674
(360) 841-2900
Gr: PK-1 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cowlitz County, WA include Woodland Middle School, Lewis River Academy and Green Mountain School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cowlitz County?
17 public middle schools are located in Cowlitz County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cowlitz County?
Cowlitz County public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% 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 Cowlitz County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cowlitz County include: Huntington Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School, Coweeman Middle School vs. Huntington Middle School, Cascade Middle School vs. Coweeman Middle School
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