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

No. Use the Idaho 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 Idaho 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 Idaho County?

Start with the 9 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Idaho County Schools & Education

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

Idaho County, Idaho

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

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

78.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

78.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,608

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

18/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#28

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Idaho County

Measured School Summary

Idaho County faces educational challenges with a school score of 18/100 and a graduation rate of 78.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,608 per pupil, Idaho County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 34% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Idaho 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

9 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

18/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #28 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

78.8%

4.8 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,608

$320 above the state average

School coverage

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

Idaho County has 9 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Idaho 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

Idaho 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

#28

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 10 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.

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

1,109 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

441 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

140 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL 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 Idaho County?

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

Idaho County's Rural Educational Infrastructure

The county operates nine public schools across three districts, serving a total of 1,690 students. This infrastructure includes five elementary and four high schools, but notably lacks standalone middle schools. The educational footprint is entirely traditional, with no charter schools currently operating in the area.

Mountain View Leads Local Districts

The Mountain View School District is the largest provider in the county, managing five schools and 1,109 students. Other local options include the Cottonwood Joint District, which serves 441 students, and the Salmon River Joint School District with 140 students. None of these districts currently offer charter school alternatives.

A Landscape of Small Rural Schools

Education here is defined by rural settings, with seven of the nine schools located in remote areas. Schools are intimate, averaging just 188 students each, ranging from the 554-student Grangeville Elem/Middle School to smaller high schools like Clearwater Valley Jr/Sr. This environment ensures that most students learn in small-town or rural classrooms.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Idaho County

Reported Enrollment

1,690

9 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary5

Middle0

High4

Other0

3 School Districts in Idaho County

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

1,109 students

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

2 schools

441 students

SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

2 schools

140 students

9 Public Schools in Idaho 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

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Public schools in Idaho County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
GRANGEVILLE ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	GRANGEVILLE, 83530Town: Remote	PK–8	Primary	554
PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT	COTTONWOOD, 83522Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	251
GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	GRANGEVILLE, 83530Town: Remote	9–12	High	233
PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT	COTTONWOOD, 83522Rural: Remote	7–12	High	190
CLEARWATER VALLEY JR/SR	Record	MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	KOOSKIA, 83539Rural: Remote	6–12	High	189
CLEARWATER VALLEY ELEMENTARY	Record	MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	KOOSKIA, 83539Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	122
RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	RIGGINS, 83549Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	81
SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	RIGGINS, 83549Rural: Remote	6–12	High	59
ELK CITY SCHOOL	Record	MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT	ELK CITY, 83525Rural: Remote	PK–8	Primary	11

GRANGEVILLE ELEM/MIDDLE SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRANGEVILLE, 83530 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary554 students

PRAIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD, 83522 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary251 students

GRANGEVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

GRANGEVILLE, 83530 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High233 students

PRAIRIE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

COTTONWOOD JOINT DISTRICT

COTTONWOOD, 83522 / Rural: Remote

Record7–12High190 students

CLEARWATER VALLEY JR/SR

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

KOOSKIA, 83539 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High189 students

CLEARWATER VALLEY ELEMENTARY

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

KOOSKIA, 83539 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary122 students

RIGGINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

RIGGINS, 83549 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary81 students

SALMON RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

SALMON RIVER JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

RIGGINS, 83549 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High59 students

ELK CITY SCHOOL

MOUNTAIN VIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT

ELK CITY, 83525 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary11 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,608

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 Idaho County?

Idaho County has a school score of 18/100, 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 Idaho County?

The high school graduation rate in Idaho County is 78.8%, 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 Idaho County spend per student?

Idaho County spends $6,608 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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