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Fremont County Schools & Education

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

97.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,254

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

58/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#4

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Fremont County

Measured School Summary

Fremont County performs at an average level with a school score of 58/100 and a solid graduation rate of 97.0%.

Funding Context

At $6,254 per pupil, Fremont County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 108% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 13.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Fremont 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

10 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

58/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #4 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

97.0%

13.4 pts above the state average

Funding context

$6,254

roughly matches the state average

School coverage

10

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Fremont County has 10 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.

Parent decision brief

What Fremont 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

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 8 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#4

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 30 points above 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.

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

2,222 students

Elementary 4Middle 1High 3Other 0

8 listed schools in this county slice.

ISLAND PARK CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

Elementary school only in this slice

22 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

High school only in this slice

0 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 1Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Fremont County?

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

Traditional and Charter Options

The Fremont County Joint District is the largest, educating 2,222 students. The county also features the Island Park Charter School, which provides a specialized alternative for a small portion of the student body.

Rural Roots with Large Hub Schools

Nine of the ten schools are rural, yet Henrys Fork Elementary serves a substantial 603 students. This blend of rural settings and large, well-resourced hub schools defines the local educational experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

10

in Fremont County

Reported Enrollment

2,244

10 schools reporting

School Districts

3

districts

Charter Schools

1

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5
Middle1
High4
Other0

3 School Districts in Fremont County

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

8 schools
2,222 students

ISLAND PARK CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

1 school
22 students

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

3 schools
0 students

10 Public Schools in Fremont 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 data

Level

Showing 10 of 10 matching schools

HENRYS FORK ELEMENTARY

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary603 students

SOUTH FREMONT HIGH SCHOOL

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12High457 students

SOUTH FREMONT JR HIGH

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle365 students

NORTH FREMONT JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ASHTON, 83420 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High316 students

ASHTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ASHTON, 83420 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary260 students

TETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary122 students

PARKER-EGIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary90 students

ISLAND PARK CHARTER SCHOOL

ISLAND PARK CHARTER SCHOOL INC.

ISLAND PARK, 83429 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–4Charter22 students

FIVE-COUNTY DETENTION CENTER

FREMONT COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Town: Distant

Record5–12Alternative9 students

JCC - ST ANTHONY

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

ST ANTHONY, 83445 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,254

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 Fremont County?
Fremont County has a school score of 58/100, which is a midrange 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 Fremont County?
The high school graduation rate in Fremont County is 97.0%, which is above 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 Fremont County spend per student?
Fremont County spends $6,254 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 Fremont County, Idaho — FAQ

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

The Fremont County Joint District is the largest, educating 2,222 students. The county also features the Island Park Charter School, which provides a specialized alternative for a small portion of the student body.

What is the school experience like in Fremont County?

Nine of the ten schools are rural, yet Henrys Fork Elementary serves a substantial 603 students. This blend of rural settings and large, well-resourced hub schools defines the local educational experience.

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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.