Minidoka County Schools & Education
Minidoka County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
6/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
80.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,848
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
6/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#41
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Minidoka County
Measured School Summary
Minidoka County faces educational challenges with a school score of 6/100 and a graduation rate of 80.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $4,848 per pupil, Minidoka County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 79% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Minidoka 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 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
6/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #41 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
80.0%
3.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$4,848
$1,440 below the state average
School coverage
10
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
Minidoka County has 10 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.
What Minidoka 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
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 11 of 10 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#41
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 22 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.
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
4,366 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Minidoka 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?
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 Minidoka 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.
Consolidated Education in Minidoka County
Ten public schools serve 4,366 students in this region, all managed under a single unified school district. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county also provides specialized support through one special education school and two alternative facilities.
One District Leading the Way
The Minidoka County Joint District operates as the sole educational authority, managing 4,405 students across its various campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning all public education is centralized within this single district. This structure allows for streamlined administration across the Rupert and Heyburn communities.
Town-Centered Schools with Rural Roots
Education is primarily centered in town locales, where eight of the ten schools are situated. Minico Senior High School is the county's largest institution, serving 1,211 students in a 9-12 grade setting. Younger students typically attend schools like Rupert Elementary, which hosts 633 pupils in a town environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
10
in Minidoka County
Reported Enrollment
4,366
10 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Minidoka County
10 Public Schools in Minidoka 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 dataLevel
Showing 10 of 10 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,211 |
| RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 633 |
| WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | PAUL, 83347Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 529 |
| HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | HEYBURN, 83336Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 523 |
| EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 508 |
| PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | PAUL, 83347Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 502 |
| ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 264 |
| MT HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | HEYBURN, 83336Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 129 |
| PRESCHOOL CENTER | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Town: Remote | PK | Special Education | 64 |
| MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Record | MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT | RUPERT, 83350Town: Remote | 3–12 | Alternative | 3 |
MINICO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Rural: Fringe
RUPERT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Town: Remote
WEST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
PAUL, 83347 / Town: Remote
HEYBURN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
HEYBURN, 83336 / Town: Remote
EAST MINICO MIDDLE SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Town: Remote
PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
PAUL, 83347 / Town: Remote
ACEQUIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Rural: Distant
MT HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
HEYBURN, 83336 / Town: Remote
PRESCHOOL CENTER
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Town: Remote
MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
MINIDOKA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
RUPERT, 83350 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,848
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Minidoka County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Minidoka County, Idaho?
Ten public schools serve 4,366 students in this region, all managed under a single unified school district. The infrastructure includes four elementary schools, two middle schools, and two high schools. The county also provides specialized support through one special education school and two alternative facilities.
What are the major school districts in Minidoka County, Idaho?
The Minidoka County Joint District operates as the sole educational authority, managing 4,405 students across its various campuses. There are currently no charter schools in the county, meaning all public education is centralized within this single district. This structure allows for streamlined administration across the Rupert and Heyburn communities.
What is the school experience like in Minidoka County?
Education is primarily centered in town locales, where eight of the ten schools are situated. Minico Senior High School is the county's largest institution, serving 1,211 students in a 9-12 grade setting. Younger students typically attend schools like Rupert Elementary, which hosts 633 pupils in a town environment.
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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.