South Middle School
Grants Pass, OR · Grants Pass SD 7 · Grades 6-8
81st of 208 Oregon middle schools statewide · better than 61%▲ Improving
South Middle School ranking
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 81st of 208 Oregon middle schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 61% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 35th in 2019 to 61th in 2025 — improving.
South Middle School test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 558 students tested
South Middle School students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 589 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.2% | 74.4% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 12.1% | 17.7% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.3% | 6.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near South Middle School
Typical home value $414K in zip 97527 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near South Middle School
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 8North Middle SchoolGrants Pass SD 7 · 2.9 mi away51st of 208
ELA 54% · Math 32% - 5Lincoln Savage Middle SchoolThree Rivers/Josephine County SD · 4.6 mi away111th of 208
ELA 44% · Math 21% - 3Fleming Middle SchoolThree Rivers/Josephine County SD · 6.6 mi away151st of 208
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 4Hanby Middle SchoolCentral Point SD 6 · 14.3 mi away135th of 208
ELA 35% · Math 25% - 6Scenic Middle SchoolCentral Point SD 6 · 21.1 mi away90th of 208
ELA 44% · Math 28% - 5Lorna Byrne Middle SchoolThree Rivers/Josephine County SD · 23.3 mi away108th of 208
ELA 44% · Math 22% - 3McLoughlin Middle SchoolMedford SD 549C · 23.9 mi away153rd of 208
ELA 35% · Math 18% - 3Oakdale Middle SchoolMedford SD 549C · 24.5 mi away150th of 208
ELA 33% · Math 21%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is South Middle School in?
South Middle School is part of the Grants Pass SD 7 district in Grants Pass, Oregon.
Is South Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks South Middle School 81st of 208 Oregon middle schools (better than 61% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of South Middle School?
White 74%, Hispanic 18%, Two or more races 7% (589 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near South Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97527 is $414K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.