Wind River Middle School

Tucked into the scenic Columbia River Gorge, Wind River Middle School serves the small, tight-knit community of Carson in Skamania County — the kind of place where outdoor adventure is practically part of the curriculum and neighbors genuinely know each other. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a relative strength, which fits well in a region where the natural world is right outside the door. Families who are drawn to rural Pacific Northwest living — hiking, rivers, and a slower pace — and want a community-centered school where kids don't get lost in the crowd will find a lot to like here.