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Cassia County Schools & Education

Cassia County, Idaho

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

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

85.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$4,796

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

13/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#35

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Cassia County

Measured School Summary

Cassia County faces educational challenges with a school score of 13/100 and a graduation rate of 85.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $4,796 per pupil, Cassia County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 55% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 1.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 24% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Cassia 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

17 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

13/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #35 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

85.0%

1.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$4,796

$1,492 below the state average

School coverage

17

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

Cassia County has 17 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Cassia 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.

Dominant-district county

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 17 of 17 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#35

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

5,561 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 6Other 1

17 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 17 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 Cassia 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?

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 Cassia 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 Unified County-Wide District

Cassia County operates 17 public schools for 5,561 students, all managed by a single joint school district. This system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools to serve the region.

Cassia County Joint District Authority

Every public student in the county is enrolled in the Cassia County Joint District, as there are no charter school options available. This unified structure manages everything from the large Burley High School to smaller rural campuses.

A Mix of Town and Country Life

Schools are split between town and rural locales, with an average size of 348 students. Burley Senior High is the focal point for many families, enrolling 1,055 students and serving as the county's largest educational hub.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Cassia County

Reported Enrollment

5,561

17 schools reporting

School Districts

1

district

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary8
Middle2
High6
Other1

1 School District in Cassia County

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Guide
17 schools
5,561 students enrolled
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17 Public Schools in Cassia County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

Profile9–12High1,055 students

WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary617 students

JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary553 students

BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle550 students

MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary484 students

DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

DECLO, 83323 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary450 students

DWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–6Primary405 students

DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

DECLO, 83323 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High298 students

DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

DECLO, 83323 / Rural: Distant

Record6–8Middle279 students

OAKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

OAKLEY, 83346 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary192 students

OAKLEY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

OAKLEY, 83346 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High187 students

RAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MALTA, 83342 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High164 students

RAFT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MALTA, 83342 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary141 students

CASSIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

Record7–12Alternative123 students

MINI-CASSIA ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–12Virtual36 students

ALBION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ALBION, 83311 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary27 students

CASSIA REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

BURLEY, 83318 / Town: Remote

Record9–12Vocational0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,796

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 Cassia County?
Cassia County has a school score of 13/100, 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 Cassia County?
The high school graduation rate in Cassia County is 85.0%, 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 Cassia County spend per student?
Cassia County spends $4,796 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Cassia County, Idaho — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Cassia County, Idaho?

Cassia County operates 17 public schools for 5,561 students, all managed by a single joint school district. This system includes eight elementary schools, two middle schools, and six high schools to serve the region.

What are the major school districts in Cassia County, Idaho?

Every public student in the county is enrolled in the Cassia County Joint District, as there are no charter school options available. This unified structure manages everything from the large Burley High School to smaller rural campuses.

What is the school experience like in Cassia County?

Schools are split between town and rural locales, with an average size of 348 students. Burley Senior High is the focal point for many families, enrolling 1,055 students and serving as the county's largest educational hub.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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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