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

No. Use the Bingham 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 Bingham 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 Bingham County?

Start with the 36 listed public schools and 8 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Bingham County Schools & Education

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

Bingham County, Idaho

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

School Score

17/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

86.9%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

86.9%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,053

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

17/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#30

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Bingham County

Measured School Summary

Bingham County faces educational challenges with a school score of 17/100 and a graduation rate of 86.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,053 per pupil, Bingham County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 41% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Bingham 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

36 public schools and 8 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

17/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #30 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

86.9%

3.3 pts above the state average

Funding context

$5,053

$1,235 below the state average

School coverage

8 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

Bingham County has 36 public schools across 8 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 Bingham 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.

Review-carefully county

Bingham County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#30

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 11 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.

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

3,990 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,888 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 3Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,509 students

Elementary 3Middle 2High 2Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

FIRTH DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

845 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Bingham County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Bingham 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 Bingham 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.

Bingham County’s Expansive Rural Network

Bingham County supports 36 public schools, serving a large student population of 11,667 across eight districts. The infrastructure is diverse, featuring 16 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 10 high schools. This ensures that even in rural areas, students have accessible campuses nearby.

Blackfoot and Snake River District Leads

The Blackfoot District is the county's largest, managing 11 schools and 3,990 students. Snake River District also plays a major role with 9 schools and 2,888 students, including a large online learning program. Three charter schools provide additional variety, representing about 8% of the county's schools.

Town-Centered Learning Environments

The county features 20 schools in town settings and 16 in rural locales, creating a balanced educational feel. Blackfoot High School is the largest traditional campus with 1,286 students, though the county average is a more moderate 324. This mix provides families with the choice between centralized town schools and more remote rural options.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Bingham County

Reported Enrollment

11,667

36 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary16

Middle8

High10

Other2

8 School Districts in Bingham County

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

9 schools

2,888 students

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

7 schools

2,509 students

FIRTH DISTRICT

3 schools

845 students

ABERDEEN DISTRICT

3 schools

673 students

BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER INC.

1 school

355 students

IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1 school

303 students

IDAHO STEM ACADEMY INC.

1 school

104 students

36 Public Schools in Bingham County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 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 Bingham County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	9–12	High	1,286
SNAKE RIVER ONLINE	Profile	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Primary	975
SHELLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT	SHELLEY, 83274Town: Fringe	9–12	High	743
SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	608
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	6–8	Middle	588
I T STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	406
DONALD J HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT	SHELLEY, 83274Town: Fringe	7–8	Middle	402
HAZEL STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT	SHELLEY, 83274Town: Fringe	5–6	Middle	388
RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	PK–5	Primary	374
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT	SHELLEY, 83274Town: Fringe	1–4	Primary	374
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT	SHELLEY, 83274Rural: Fringe	3–4	Primary	367
BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY	Record	BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER INC.	Boise, 83702Town: Distant	PK–8	Charter	355
IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	KG–9	Charter	303
A W JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	FIRTH DISTRICT	FIRTH, 83236Rural: Distant	PK–4	Primary	296
ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	ABERDEEN DISTRICT	ABERDEEN, 83210Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	295
SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Rural: Fringe	7–8	Middle	292
BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE	Record	BLACKFOOT DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	6	Middle	282
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Town: Distant	2–3	Primary	280
SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT	BLACKFOOT, 83221Rural: Distant	5–6	Middle	280
FIRTH HIGH SCHOOL	Record	FIRTH DISTRICT	FIRTH, 83236Rural: Distant	7–12	High	277

BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOL

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,286 students

SNAKE RIVER ONLINE

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–8Primary975 students

SHELLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SHELLEY, 83274 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High743 students

SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOL

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High608 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

Record6–8Middle588 students

I T STODDARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary406 students

DONALD J HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SHELLEY, 83274 / Town: Fringe

Record7–8Middle402 students

HAZEL STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SHELLEY, 83274 / Town: Fringe

Record5–6Middle388 students

RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary374 students

SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SHELLEY, 83274 / Town: Fringe

Record1–4Primary374 students

RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SHELLEY JOINT DISTRICT

SHELLEY, 83274 / Rural: Fringe

Record3–4Primary367 students

BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY

BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER INC.

Boise, 83702 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Charter355 students

IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL

IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–9Charter303 students

A W JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FIRTH DISTRICT

FIRTH, 83236 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–4Primary296 students

ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

ABERDEEN DISTRICT

ABERDEEN, 83210 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary295 students

SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOL

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle292 students

BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADE

BLACKFOOT DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

Record6Middle282 students

RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Town: Distant

Record2–3Primary280 students

SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL

SNAKE RIVER DISTRICT

BLACKFOOT, 83221 / Rural: Distant

Record5–6Middle280 students

FIRTH HIGH SCHOOL

FIRTH DISTRICT

FIRTH, 83236 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High277 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,053

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 Bingham County?

Bingham County has a school score of 17/100, 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 Bingham County?

The high school graduation rate in Bingham County is 86.9%, which is below 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 Bingham County spend per student?

Bingham County spends $5,053 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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