Boundary County Schools & Education
Boundary County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
87.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,599
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#26
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Boundary County
Measured School Summary
Boundary County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 87.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,599 per pupil, Boundary County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 29% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 11% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Boundary 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
5 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
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #26 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
87.0%
3.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,599
$689 below the state average
School coverage
5
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
Boundary County has 5 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 Boundary 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
Boundary 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
#26
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 8 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.
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,441 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
BOUNDARY COUNTY 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 Boundary 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 Boundary 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.
One District Serving the Northern Border
Boundary County operates a focused system of five public schools, all managed by a single county-wide district. This infrastructure supports 1,441 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
Meeting the National Graduation Standard
The county hits the national graduation rate benchmark of 87.0%, notably outpacing the Idaho state average. This achievement comes even as spending remains at $5,599 per student, which is nearly $700 below the state average.
Unified Under the Boundary County District
The Boundary County District manages every public school in the county, ensuring a consistent educational approach for all 1,441 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, making the public district the central pillar of local education.
A Close-Knit Town and Rural Feel
Education here is centered in Bonners Ferry and surrounding rural areas, with an average school size of 288 students. Bonners Ferry High School serves 436 students, while smaller schools like Naples Elementary provide a more intimate learning environment with just 96 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Boundary County
Reported Enrollment
1,441
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Boundary County
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
5 Public Schools in Boundary 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT | BONNERS FERRY, 83805Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 436 |
| VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT | BONNERS FERRY, 83805Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 417 |
| BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT | BONNERS FERRY, 83805Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 361 |
| MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT | BONNERS FERRY, 83805Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 131 |
| NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT | NAPLES, 83847Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 96 |
BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOL
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
BONNERS FERRY, 83805 / Town: Remote
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
BONNERS FERRY, 83805 / Town: Remote
BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
BONNERS FERRY, 83805 / Town: Remote
MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
BONNERS FERRY, 83805 / Rural: Remote
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
NAPLES, 83847 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,599
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Boundary County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Boundary County, Idaho?
Boundary County operates a focused system of five public schools, all managed by a single county-wide district. This infrastructure supports 1,441 students through three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school.
How do schools in Boundary County perform academically?
The county hits the national graduation rate benchmark of 87.0%, notably outpacing the Idaho state average. This achievement comes even as spending remains at $5,599 per student, which is nearly $700 below the state average.
What are the major school districts in Boundary County, Idaho?
The Boundary County District manages every public school in the county, ensuring a consistent educational approach for all 1,441 students. There are currently no charter schools in the area, making the public district the central pillar of local education.
What is the school experience like in Boundary County?
Education here is centered in Bonners Ferry and surrounding rural areas, with an average school size of 288 students. Bonners Ferry High School serves 436 students, while smaller schools like Naples Elementary provide a more intimate learning environment with just 96 students.
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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.