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Idaho Schools & Education

School quality and education data for all 44 counties.

Avg Graduation Rate

83.6%

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

$6,288

Avg School Score

48/100

Total Schools

793

185 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Idaho

Idaho Education Operates on a Lean Budget

Idaho's average graduation rate of 83.6% trails the national average of 87.0%. The state ranks significantly lower in investment, spending only $6,288 per pupil compared to the $13,000 national benchmark.

Massive Performance Gaps Across 43 Counties

Graduation rates vary wildly from a high of 97.0% in Fremont County to a low of 52.0% in Clearwater County. While the average school score of 48.0 sits just below the national median, local outcomes depend heavily on the specific district.

Stretching Every Dollar for Student Success

Despite spending less than half the national average per student, many Idaho districts maintain competitive graduation rates. However, the state average school score remains below the national median of 50.0, suggesting that extreme budget constraints may limit overall academic growth.

Top Performers Lead with Grad Rates and Resources

Blaine County leads the state with a 61.6 score, bolstered by Idaho's highest per-pupil spending of $11,244. Fremont and Teton counties follow closely, both achieving impressive 97.0% graduation rates despite more modest budgets near $6,260.

Geographic Choice Defines the Idaho Student Experience

Idaho offers pockets of excellence, particularly in high-investment or rural-stronghold communities like Blaine and Fremont counties. Families seeking the best outcomes should focus on these high-performing areas, as school scores drop as low as 31.2 in Clark County.

All Idaho Counties

CountySchool Score
Blaine County62/100
Fremont County56/100
Teton County56/100
Valley County55/100
Caribou County55/100
Latah County54/100
Nez Perce County53/100
Lewis County52/100
Butte County52/100
Custer County51/100
Owyhee County51/100
Shoshone County51/100
Power County51/100
Bannock County50/100
Bonner County50/100
Lincoln County50/100
Madison County49/100
Camas County49/100
Boundary County49/100
Jefferson County49/100
Oneida County48/100
Gem County48/100
Boise County48/100
Washington County48/100
Bingham County48/100
Benewah County47/100
Payette County47/100
Kootenai County47/100
Franklin County47/100
Idaho County47/100
Cassia County46/100
Adams County46/100
Bonneville County46/100
Twin Falls County46/100
Bear Lake County45/100
Ada County45/100
Gooding County45/100
Lemhi County44/100
Minidoka County44/100
Jerome County43/100
Canyon County42/100
Clearwater County37/100
Elmore County36/100
Clark County31/100

— = data pending from NCES pipeline.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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