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

No. Use the Canyon 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 Canyon 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 Canyon County?

Start with the 80 listed public schools and 22 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Canyon County Schools & Education

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

Canyon County, Idaho

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

School Score

4/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

76.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

76.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,060

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

4/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#43

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Canyon County

Measured School Summary

Canyon County faces educational challenges with a school score of 4/100 and a graduation rate of 76.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,060 per pupil, Canyon County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 86% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 20% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Canyon 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

80 public schools and 22 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

4/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #43 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

76.2%

7.4 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,060

$1,228 below the state average

School coverage

22 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

Canyon County has 80 public schools across 22 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 Canyon 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.

Large multi-district county

Canyon County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#43

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 24 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.

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

13,398 students

Elementary 14Middle 4High 4Other 2

24 listed schools in this county slice.

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

9,892 students

Elementary 7Middle 3High 3Other 0

13 listed schools in this county slice.

CALDWELL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

5,499 students

Elementary 6Middle 2High 2Other 1

11 listed schools in this county slice.

MIDDLETON DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,318 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 2Other 0

6 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 24 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 Canyon County?

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

A Robust System of 80 Schools

Canyon County supports a massive student population of 42,430 within 80 public schools. The region features 22 different school districts, offering a wide array of choices including 37 elementary and 19 high schools.

Challenges in Graduation and Funding

The county faces hurdles with a 76.2% graduation rate and a low per-pupil spend of $5,060. These figures are below the Idaho state averages and reflect the pressure of serving a large, diverse student population with limited resources.

Nampa and Vallivue Lead the Way

Nampa School District is the county’s largest, educating 13,398 students across 24 schools. Charter schools are also highly prevalent, with 13 institutions—including the large Idaho Arts Charter—serving over 16% of the county's student body.

Suburban Density Meets Growing Campuses

The majority of schools sit in suburban locales, with an average school size of 537 students. Large campuses like Ridgevue High School, which enrolls 1,578 students, define the educational experience for many local teenagers.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Canyon County

Reported Enrollment

42,430

80 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

16% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary37

Middle13

High19

Other11

22 School Districts in Canyon County

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL DISTRICT

MIDDLETON DISTRICT

IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1 school

1,303 students

PARMA DISTRICT

3 schools

1,038 students

MELBA JOINT DISTRICT

2 schools

824 students

VISION CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1 school

751 students

WILDER DISTRICT

4 schools

659 students

ELEVATE ACADEMY INC.

1 school

498 students

80 Public Schools in Canyon County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 10 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 Canyon County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83687Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,578
NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83686Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,482
CALDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	CALDWELL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83605Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,474
MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	MIDDLETON DISTRICT	MIDDLETON, 83644Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,364
IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL	Profile	IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL INC.	NAMPA, 83687Suburb: Midsize	PK–12	Charter	1,303
COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83687Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,239
VALLIVUE HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83607Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,235
SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83686Suburb: Midsize	9–12	High	1,152
MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	MIDDLETON DISTRICT	MIDDLETON, 83644Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	1,007
LAKEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Profile	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83651Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	951
SAGE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83687Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	810
MIDDLETON MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY	Record	MIDDLETON DISTRICT	MIDDLETON, 83644Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	755
VISION CHARTER SCHOOL	Record	VISION CHARTER SCHOOL INC.	CALDWELL, 83605Suburb: Midsize	KG–12	Charter	751
SUMMITVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83605Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	745
LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83651Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	739
SKYWAY ELEMENTARY	Record	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83605Suburb: Midsize	PK–5	Primary	738
EAST CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83687Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	692
VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT	CALDWELL, 83607Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	677
SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83686Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	675
EAST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT	NAMPA, 83686Suburb: Midsize	6–8	Middle	668

RIDGEVUE HIGH SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83687 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,578 students

NAMPA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83686 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,482 students

CALDWELL SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CALDWELL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83605 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,474 students

MIDDLETON HIGH SCHOOL

MIDDLETON DISTRICT

MIDDLETON, 83644 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,364 students

IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL

IDAHO ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

NAMPA, 83687 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–12Charter1,303 students

COLUMBIA HIGH SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83687 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,239 students

VALLIVUE HIGH SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83607 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,235 students

SKYVIEW HIGH SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83686 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,152 students

MIDDLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL

MIDDLETON DISTRICT

MIDDLETON, 83644 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile6–8Middle1,007 students

LAKEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83651 / Suburb: Midsize

ProfilePK–5Primary951 students

SAGE VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83687 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle810 students

MIDDLETON MILL CREEK ELEMENTARY

MIDDLETON DISTRICT

MIDDLETON, 83644 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary755 students

VISION CHARTER SCHOOL

VISION CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

CALDWELL, 83605 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordKG–12Charter751 students

SUMMITVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83605 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle745 students

LONE STAR MIDDLE SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83651 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle739 students

SKYWAY ELEMENTARY

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83605 / Suburb: Midsize

RecordPK–5Primary738 students

EAST CANYON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83687 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary692 students

VALLIVUE MIDDLE SCHOOL

VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT

CALDWELL, 83607 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle677 students

SOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83686 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle675 students

EAST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

NAMPA SCHOOL DISTRICT

NAMPA, 83686 / Suburb: Midsize

Record6–8Middle668 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,060

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 Canyon County?

Canyon County has a school score of 4/100, 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 Canyon County?

The high school graduation rate in Canyon County is 76.2%, 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 Canyon County spend per student?

Canyon County spends $5,060 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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