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

No. Use the Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Jefferson County?

Start with the 17 listed public schools and 2 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Jefferson County Schools & Education

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

Jefferson County, Idaho

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

School Score

24/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

89.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$4,863

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

24/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

#23

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Jefferson County

Measured School Summary

Jefferson County faces educational challenges with a school score of 24/100 and a graduation rate of 89.4%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $4,863 per pupil, Jefferson County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 15% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Jefferson 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 2 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

24/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #23 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

89.4%

5.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$4,863

$1,425 below the state average

School coverage

2 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

Jefferson County has 17 public schools across 2 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.

View Public Schools Compare Counties

Parent decision brief

What Jefferson 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

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 12 of 17 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

#23

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

6,770 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 2Other 1

12 listed schools in this county slice.

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

606 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 0

4 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 12 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 Jefferson County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Jefferson 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 Jefferson 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 Growing Network of Jefferson Schools

Jefferson County maintains 17 public schools across two districts, supporting a large student population of 7,772. The system is well-balanced with 10 elementary schools, three middle schools, and three high schools. There are no charter schools in the county, focusing resources on the traditional district model.

Rigby Schools Lead the District

Jefferson County Joint District dominates the landscape, overseeing 12 schools and 6,770 students. The West Jefferson District is much smaller, managing four schools and 606 students. Within these districts, traditional public education is the sole focus as no charter schools are currently available.

Large Schools in Rural Settings

Though 15 of the 17 schools are classified as rural, the average school size is a substantial 486 students. Rigby High School is a major regional hub with 2,038 students, while South Fork Elementary serves 737 children. Attending school here feels like a blend of rural geography and large-scale campus resources.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

7,772

17 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10

Middle3

High3

Other1

2 School Districts in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

4 schools

606 students

17 Public Schools in Jefferson County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Search schools

Level

Sort

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

Public schools in Jefferson County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
RIGBY HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	2,038
RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL	Profile	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	935
SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	737
FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	6–8	Middle	635
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	626
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	563
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	MENAN, 83434Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	458
HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Town: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	401
RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT	RIRIE, 83443Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	396
TERRETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT	TERRETON, 83450Rural: Remote	PK–6	Primary	285
WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL	Record	WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT	TERRETON, 83450Rural: Remote	9–12	High	195
ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	ROBERTS, 83444Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	188
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	MENAN, 83434Rural: Distant	6–12	Alternative	100
JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Town: Fringe	PK	Special Education	89
WEST JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT	TERRETON, 83450Rural: Remote	7–8	Middle	86
HAMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT	HAMER, 83425Rural: Remote	KG–4	Primary	40
RIGBY VIRTUAL ACADEMY	Record	JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT	RIGBY, 83442Rural: Fringe	KG–8	Virtual	0

RIGBY HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,038 students

RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle935 students

SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary737 students

FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle635 students

COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary626 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary563 students

MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MENAN, 83434 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary458 students

HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Town: Fringe

RecordPK–5Primary401 students

RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT

RIRIE, 83443 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary396 students

TERRETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–6Primary285 students

WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High195 students

ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ROBERTS, 83444 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary188 students

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MENAN, 83434 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12Alternative100 students

JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Town: Fringe

RecordPKSpecial Education89 students

WEST JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

Record7–8Middle86 students

HAMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

HAMER, 83425 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary40 students

RIGBY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–8Virtual0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$4,863

State avg $6,288

Compare Nearby Counties

Review Jefferson County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.

Open Compare

Browse Public Schools

See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.

View Schools

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 Jefferson County?

Jefferson County has a school score of 24/100, 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 Jefferson County?

The high school graduation rate in Jefferson County is 89.4%, 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 Jefferson County spend per student?

Jefferson County spends $4,863 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 Jefferson County, Idaho — FAQ

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

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

What is the school experience like in Jefferson County?

Counties with Similar School Profile

Bonner County

Idaho

+2 pts

26/100

School score

Adams County

Idaho

-2 pts

22/100

School score

Boise County

Idaho

+3 pts

26/100

School score

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.

Explore more data for Jefferson County

Property Tax Cost of Living Crime Rate Income Health Disaster Risk Water Quality Weather County Score