Boise County Schools & Education
Boise County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,207
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#21
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boise County
Measured School Summary
Boise County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 78.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,207 per pupil, Boise County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boise 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
6 public schools and 3 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
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #21 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
78.7%
4.9 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,207
$919 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 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
Boise County has 6 public schools across 3 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 Boise 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
Boise 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
#21
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 2 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.
BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
336 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
276 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
225 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Boise County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Boise County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Boise 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 Mountains of Boise County
Boise County manages a compact system of 6 public schools serving 837 students across three districts. The landscape includes 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined PK-12 facility. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the focus on local district community hubs.
Basin, Garden Valley, and Horseshoe Bend
The Basin School District is the largest of the three, serving 336 students across two schools. Garden Valley District and Horseshoe Bend School District manage the remaining student population, with Garden Valley's K-12 school being the largest single campus. Each district functions as a vital center for its respective mountain community.
Exclusively Rural Learning Environments
Every single school in Boise County is located in a rural setting, offering students a true small-town educational experience. Garden Valley School is the largest campus with 272 students, while the countywide average school size is a very intimate 140. This environment allows for highly personalized attention and a quiet learning atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Boise County
Reported Enrollment
837
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Boise County
BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Boise 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 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL | Record | GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT | GARDEN VALLEY, 83622Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 272 |
| BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | IDAHO CITY, 83631Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 181 |
| IDAHO CITY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT | IDAHO CITY, 83631Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 155 |
| HORSESHOE BEND MIDDLE/SR HIGH | Record | HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT | HORSESHOE BEND, 83629Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 118 |
| HORSESHOE BEND ELEMENTARY | Record | HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT | HORSESHOE BEND, 83629Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 107 |
| LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT | GARDEN VALLEY, 83622Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 4 |
GARDEN VALLEY SCHOOL
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
GARDEN VALLEY, 83622 / Rural: Remote
BASIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
IDAHO CITY, 83631 / Rural: Distant
IDAHO CITY HIGH SCHOOL
BASIN SCHOOL DISTRICT
IDAHO CITY, 83631 / Rural: Distant
HORSESHOE BEND MIDDLE/SR HIGH
HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
HORSESHOE BEND, 83629 / Rural: Distant
HORSESHOE BEND ELEMENTARY
HORSESHOE BEND SCHOOL DISTRICT
HORSESHOE BEND, 83629 / Rural: Distant
LOWMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
GARDEN VALLEY DISTRICT
GARDEN VALLEY, 83622 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,207
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Boise County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boise County, Idaho?
Boise County manages a compact system of 6 public schools serving 837 students across three districts. The landscape includes 3 elementary schools, 2 high schools, and 1 combined PK-12 facility. There are currently no charter schools, keeping the focus on local district community hubs.
What are the major school districts in Boise County, Idaho?
The Basin School District is the largest of the three, serving 336 students across two schools. Garden Valley District and Horseshoe Bend School District manage the remaining student population, with Garden Valley's K-12 school being the largest single campus. Each district functions as a vital center for its respective mountain community.
What is the school experience like in Boise County?
Every single school in Boise County is located in a rural setting, offering students a true small-town educational experience. Garden Valley School is the largest campus with 272 students, while the countywide average school size is a very intimate 140. This environment allows for highly personalized attention and a quiet learning atmosphere.
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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.