Benewah County Schools & Education
Benewah County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,810
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
21/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#25
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Benewah County
Measured School Summary
Benewah County faces educational challenges with a school score of 21/100 and a graduation rate of 78.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,810 per pupil, Benewah County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 25% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Benewah 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
8 public schools and 2 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
21/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #25 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
78.9%
4.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,810
$522 above the state average
School coverage
8
2 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
Benewah County has 8 public schools across 2 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.
What Benewah 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
Benewah 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
#25
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 7 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.
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
953 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
357 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 5 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 Benewah County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Benewah County district systems?
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 Benewah 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.
Education in the Timber Country
Benewah County manages 8 public schools that serve a total of 1,310 students. The system is split between two districts and includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. No charter schools operate here, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.
Spotlight on St. Maries and Plummer-Worley
St. Maries Joint District is the larger provider, educating 953 students across five schools. The Plummer-Worley Joint District serves the remaining 357 students with three schools. Together, these two districts manage the entire educational pipeline for the county's youth.
Small Schools in a Forested Locale
Schooling in Benewah is largely rural, with 6 schools in rural areas and 2 in small town settings. Heyburn Elementary is the largest campus with 355 students, while the average school size across the county is just 164. This small-scale environment ensures that students and faculty are well-acquainted in every grade.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Benewah County
Reported Enrollment
1,310
8 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Benewah County
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
8 Public Schools in Benewah 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 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT | ST MARIES, 83861Town: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 355 |
| ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT | ST MARIES, 83861Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 285 |
| ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT | ST MARIES, 83861Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 211 |
| LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT | PLUMMER, 83851Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 182 |
| LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT | PLUMMER, 83851Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 113 |
| UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT | FERNWOOD, 83830Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 90 |
| LAKESIDE JR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT | PLUMMER, 83851Rural: Distant | 7–8 | Middle | 62 |
| ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE | Record | ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT | ST MARIES, 83861Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Alternative | 12 |
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
ST MARIES, 83861 / Town: Distant
ST MARIES HIGH SCHOOL
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
ST MARIES, 83861 / Rural: Fringe
ST MARIES MIDDLE SCHOOL
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
ST MARIES, 83861 / Town: Distant
LAKESIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
PLUMMER, 83851 / Rural: Distant
LAKESIDE HIGH SCHOOL
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
PLUMMER, 83851 / Rural: Distant
UPRIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
FERNWOOD, 83830 / Rural: Remote
LAKESIDE JR HIGH SCHOOL
PLUMMER-WORLEY JOINT DISTRICT
PLUMMER, 83851 / Rural: Distant
ST MARIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE
ST MARIES JOINT DISTRICT
ST MARIES, 83861 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,810
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Benewah County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Benewah County, Idaho?
Benewah County manages 8 public schools that serve a total of 1,310 students. The system is split between two districts and includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high schools. No charter schools operate here, maintaining a focus on traditional district-led education.
What are the major school districts in Benewah County, Idaho?
St. Maries Joint District is the larger provider, educating 953 students across five schools. The Plummer-Worley Joint District serves the remaining 357 students with three schools. Together, these two districts manage the entire educational pipeline for the county's youth.
What is the school experience like in Benewah County?
Schooling in Benewah is largely rural, with 6 schools in rural areas and 2 in small town settings. Heyburn Elementary is the largest campus with 355 students, while the average school size across the county is just 164. This small-scale environment ensures that students and faculty are well-acquainted in every grade.
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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.