Bear Lake County Schools & Education
Bear Lake County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
8/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
82.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,033
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
8/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#38
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Bear Lake County
Measured School Summary
Bear Lake County faces educational challenges with a school score of 8/100 and a graduation rate of 82.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,033 per pupil, Bear Lake County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 71% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Bear Lake 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
7 public schools and 1 district 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
8/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #38 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
82.0%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$5,033
$1,255 below the state average
School coverage
7
1 district 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
Bear Lake County has 7 public schools across 1 district, 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.
What Bear Lake 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.
Small-system county
Bear Lake County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#38
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 20 points below 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.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,424 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 7 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 Bear Lake County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Bear Lake 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.
The Single-District System of Bear Lake
Bear Lake County operates a streamlined system of 7 public schools all housed within a single school district. This network serves 1,424 students through four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the educational focus centralized within the county district.
The Bear Lake County District Focus
As the sole provider, the Bear Lake County District manages all 1,424 students across its 7 campuses. This unified approach means every student in the county benefits from the same administrative resources and curriculum. The district includes a unique on-line learning primary school that serves 222 students.
A Traditional Rural Education Experience
All 7 schools in Bear Lake County are classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural and lakeside character. Bear Lake High School is the largest campus with 352 students, while the average school size is a manageable 203. Attending school here feels personal and community-oriented, with most schools serving very small cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Bear Lake County
Reported Enrollment
1,424
7 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Bear Lake County
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Bear Lake County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | MONTPELIER, 83254Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 352 |
| A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | MONTPELIER, 83254Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 291 |
| BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | MONTPELIER, 83254Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 289 |
| BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNING | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | PARIS, 83261Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 222 |
| PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | PARIS, 83261Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 165 |
| GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | GEORGETOWN, 83239Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 89 |
| CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT | MONTPELIER, 83254Rural: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 16 |
BEAR LAKE HIGH SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
MONTPELIER, 83254 / Rural: Remote
A J WINTERS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
MONTPELIER, 83254 / Rural: Remote
BEAR LAKE MIDDLE SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
MONTPELIER, 83254 / Rural: Remote
BEAR LAKE ON-LINE LEARNING
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
PARIS, 83261 / Rural: Remote
PARIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
PARIS, 83261 / Rural: Remote
GEORGETOWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
GEORGETOWN, 83239 / Rural: Remote
CLOVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL
BEAR LAKE COUNTY DISTRICT
MONTPELIER, 83254 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,033
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Bear Lake County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
Bear Lake County operates a streamlined system of 7 public schools all housed within a single school district. This network serves 1,424 students through four elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the educational focus centralized within the county district.
What are the major school districts in Bear Lake County, Idaho?
As the sole provider, the Bear Lake County District manages all 1,424 students across its 7 campuses. This unified approach means every student in the county benefits from the same administrative resources and curriculum. The district includes a unique on-line learning primary school that serves 222 students.
What is the school experience like in Bear Lake County?
All 7 schools in Bear Lake County are classified as rural, reflecting the area's agricultural and lakeside character. Bear Lake High School is the largest campus with 352 students, while the average school size is a manageable 203. Attending school here feels personal and community-oriented, with most schools serving very small cohorts.
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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.