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Jefferson County Public Schools

Jefferson County, Idaho

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

Total Schools

17

public schools

Total Enrollment

7,772

students

School Districts

2

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Jefferson County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Idaho; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Jefferson County has 2 district entries. JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 12 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 6 listed communities. RIGBY has the most listed schools, with 9 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 10 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 1 school as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 1 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

2 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

17

in Jefferson County

Reported Enrollment

7,772

17 schools reporting

School Districts

2

districts

Charter Schools

0

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary10
Middle3
High3
Other1

2 School Districts in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

12 schools
6,770 students

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

Level

Showing 17 of 17 matching schools

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

Listed onlyPK–5Primary737 students

FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle635 students

COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARY

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary626 students

JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary563 students

MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MENAN, 83434 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary458 students

HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary401 students

RIRIE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

RIRIE JOINT DISTRICT

RIRIE, 83443 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–6Primary396 students

TERRETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyPK–6Primary285 students

WEST JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

Listed only9–12High195 students

ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

ROBERTS, 83444 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–5Primary188 students

JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

MENAN, 83434 / Rural: Distant

Listed only6–12Alternative100 students

JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPKSpecial Education89 students

WEST JEFFERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

TERRETON, 83450 / Rural: Remote

Listed only7–8Middle86 students

HAMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST JEFFERSON DISTRICT

HAMER, 83425 / Rural: Remote

Listed onlyKG–4Primary40 students

RIGBY VIRTUAL ACADEMY

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

RIGBY, 83442 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Virtual0 students

Jefferson County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Jefferson County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Idaho. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Jefferson County public school directory?

The directory lists 17 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Jefferson County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Jefferson County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Jefferson County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 2 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Jefferson County?

Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Jefferson County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Jefferson County Education OverviewCounty school score: 24/100

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.