Abraham Lincoln Middle

Sitting in the heart of the San Joaquin Valley, Abraham Lincoln Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Selma, a tight-knit agricultural community just south of Fresno often called the "Raisin Capital of the World." The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores giving it a bit of an edge on the literacy side — a solid option for families settling into this working-class, close-community town who want a straightforward, no-frills middle school experience before their kids head into high school. Selma itself has a strong sense of local pride and a lower cost of living compared to nearby Fresno, making it a practical choice for families who value community roots over suburban amenities.