Can I use Bannock County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Bannock County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Bannock County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Bannock County?

Start with the 34 listed public schools and 6 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Bannock County Schools & Education

Name: Bannock County, Idaho Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Bannock County, Idaho

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

90.6%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,210

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

29/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#18

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bannock County

Measured School Summary

Despite a lower school score of 29/100, Bannock County maintains a strong graduation rate of 90.6%, suggesting effective student support systems.

Funding Context

At $5,210 per pupil, Bannock County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 3% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bannock County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

34 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

29/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #18 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

90.6%

7.0 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,210

$1,078 below the state average

School coverage

6 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Bannock County has 34 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Bannock County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Dominant-district county

POCATELLO DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 24 of 34 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#18

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

POCATELLO DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

12,259 students

Elementary 14Middle 5High 4Other 1

24 listed schools in this county slice.

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,258 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 1Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

THE ACADEMY INC.

Elementary school only in this slice

545 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

GEM PREP: POCATELLO LLC

Other grade structure

456 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

POCATELLO DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 24 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Bannock County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bannock County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Bannock County, Idaho

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Bannock County’s Diverse School Network

Bannock County hosts a robust system of 34 public schools educating nearly 15,000 students across six districts. The infrastructure includes 21 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools. This variety ensures comprehensive coverage for families from early childhood through graduation.

Pocatello District and Charter Choices

The Pocatello District dominates the landscape, managing 24 schools and serving 12,259 students. Families also have significant choice with four charter schools, including The Academy Inc. which enrolls 545 students. Charters represent nearly 12% of the total school options in the county.

A Blend of City and Rural Learning

With 21 schools in city settings and 9 in rural areas, the county offers a diverse range of educational environments. Large campuses like Highland High School host 1,589 students, while the average school size across the county is 454. This mix allows families to choose between bustling urban schools and smaller, quiet rural settings.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Bannock County

Reported Enrollment

14,973

34 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary21

Middle6

High5

Other2

6 School Districts in Bannock County

POCATELLO DISTRICT

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT

6 schools

1,258 students

THE ACADEMY INC.

1 school

545 students

GEM PREP: POCATELLO LLC

1 school

456 students

THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1 school

331 students

CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMY INC.

1 school

124 students

34 Public Schools in Bannock County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 3 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Bannock County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	9–12	High	1,589
POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83204City: Small	9–12	High	1,352
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83204Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,092
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	6–8	Middle	742
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83204City: Small	6–8	Middle	712
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	6–8	Middle	674
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	6–8	Middle	645
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83202Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	557
CONNOR ACADEMY	Record	THE ACADEMY INC.	CHUBBUCK, 83202Rural: Fringe	PK–8	Charter	545
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83204City: Small	KG–5	Primary	539
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	KG–5	Primary	524
CHUBBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	CHUBBUCK, 83202Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	495
GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	KG–5	Primary	478
GEM PREP: POCATELLO SCHOOL	Record	GEM PREP: POCATELLO LLC	DEARY, 83823Suburb: Small	KG–12	Charter	456
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	KG–5	Primary	438
MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT	ARIMO, 83214Rural: Distant	7–12	High	405
RULON M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	CHUBBUCK, 83202Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	380
SYRINGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83201City: Small	PK–5	Primary	356
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	POCATELLO DISTRICT	POCATELLO, 83204City: Small	PK–5	Primary	343
POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER	Record	THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.	POCATELLO, 83204City: Small	PK–8	Charter	331

HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,589 students

POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83204 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,352 students

CENTURY HIGH SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83204 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,092 students

FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle742 students

IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83204 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle712 students

HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle674 students

ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle645 students

TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83202 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary557 students

CONNOR ACADEMY

THE ACADEMY INC.

CHUBBUCK, 83202 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–8Charter545 students

INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83204 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary539 students

CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary524 students

CHUBBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

CHUBBUCK, 83202 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary495 students

GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary478 students

GEM PREP: POCATELLO SCHOOL

GEM PREP: POCATELLO LLC

DEARY, 83823 / Suburb: Small

RecordKG–12Charter456 students

LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary438 students

MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL

MARSH VALLEY JOINT DISTRICT

ARIMO, 83214 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High405 students

RULON M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

CHUBBUCK, 83202 / Suburb: Small

RecordPK–5Primary380 students

SYRINGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83201 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary356 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

POCATELLO DISTRICT

POCATELLO, 83204 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary343 students

POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER

THE POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

POCATELLO, 83204 / City: Small

RecordPK–8Charter331 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,210

State avg $6,288

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Idaho counties have the highest graduation rates?

Fremont County (97.0%), Teton County (97.0%), and Caribou County (92.7%) currently lead Idaho among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Idaho?

Across Idaho counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,288. The highest current county values are Blaine County ($11,244), Clark County ($10,402), and Lewis County ($8,754). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Bannock County?

Bannock County has a school score of 29/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Bannock County?

The high school graduation rate in Bannock County is 90.6%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Bannock County spend per student?

Bannock County spends $5,210 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

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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