Lynden Middle School

Lynden Middle School sits in one of Whatcom County's most charming small towns, just a few miles from the Canadian border and surrounded by dairy farms and the kind of tight-knit community feel that's increasingly rare to find. Scores here land right around the state middle, which is pretty typical for a rural district that balances a strong sense of place with the academic demands families expect. Families drawn to small-town Pacific Northwest life — think Friday night football, agricultural roots, and neighbors who actually know each other — will find Lynden a comfortable and welcoming spot to raise kids.