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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

28/100

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
Clark County89/100
Blaine County66/100
Teton County58/100
Fremont County58/100
Valley County55/100
Caribou County54/100
Latah County47/100
Nez Perce County43/100
Lewis County43/100
Camas County39/100
Butte County37/100
Clearwater County36/100
Custer County34/100
Oneida County34/100
Shoshone County34/100
Madison County32/100
Owyhee County31/100
Bannock County29/100
Power County28/100
Lincoln County26/100
Boise County26/100
Bonner County26/100
Jefferson County24/100
Adams County22/100
Benewah County21/100
Boundary County20/100
Lemhi County19/100
Idaho County18/100
Gem County18/100
Bingham County17/100
Franklin County16/100
Washington County16/100
Payette County15/100
Kootenai County13/100
Cassia County13/100
Bonneville County11/100
Twin Falls County10/100
Bear Lake County8/100
Gooding County8/100
Ada County7/100
Minidoka County6/100
Jerome County5/100
Canyon County4/100
Elmore County1/100

— = 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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