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

No. Use the Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County?

Start with the 18 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Nez Perce County Schools & Education

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

Nez Perce County, Idaho

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

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

88.4%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,256

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

43/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Nez Perce County

Measured School Summary

Nez Perce County performs at an average level with a school score of 43/100 and a solid graduation rate of 88.4%.

Funding Context

At $7,256 per pupil, Nez Perce County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 55% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Nez Perce 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

18 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

43/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

88.4%

4.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,256

$968 above the state average

School coverage

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

Nez Perce County has 18 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 Nez Perce 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

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 13 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 15 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.

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

4,754 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 3Other 1

13 listed schools in this county slice.

LAPWAI DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

514 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

CULDESAC JOINT DISTRICT

Other grade structure

114 students

Elementary 0Middle 0High 0Other 1

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 13 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 Nez Perce County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Nez Perce County district systems?

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 Nez Perce 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.

Lewiston Independent Leads the Region

The Lewiston Independent District is the largest, managing 13 schools and 4,754 students. Other local options include the Lapwai District with 514 students and the Culdesac Joint District with 114 students. There are currently no charter schools operating within the county lines.

Urban Centers Meet Small Rural Classrooms

Ten schools are located in city settings, while eight serve rural areas, offering families a choice of environments. Lewiston High School is a significant regional anchor with 1,373 students, while the average school size countywide is 318. This mix provides both large-scale opportunities and intimate rural learning experiences.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Nez Perce County

Reported Enrollment

5,414

18 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

0% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary9

Middle2

High5

Other2

3 School Districts in Nez Perce County

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LAPWAI DISTRICT

2 schools

514 students

CULDESAC JOINT DISTRICT

1 school

114 students

18 Public Schools in Nez Perce 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 data

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Public schools in Nez Perce County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501Rural: Fringe	9–12	High	1,373
JENIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	6–8	Middle	534
SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	6–8	Middle	524
CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	391
WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	PK–5	Primary	372
CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	352
MCSORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	296
ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	276
WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	274
LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LAPWAI DISTRICT	LAPWAI, 83540Rural: Distant	6–12	High	273
MCGHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	KG–5	Primary	257
LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	LAPWAI DISTRICT	LAPWAI, 83540Rural: Distant	PK–5	Primary	241
CULDESAC SCHOOL	Record	CULDESAC JOINT DISTRICT	CULDESAC, 83524Rural: Distant	PK–12	Other	114
TAMMANY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501Rural: Fringe	9–12	Alternative	101
PECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT	PECK, 83545Rural: Distant	PK–6	Primary	32
REGION 2 JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501City: Small	3–12	Alternative	3
A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center	Record	LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT	LEWISTON, 83501Rural: Fringe	9–12	Vocational	1
JCC - LEWISTON	Record	IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS	LEWISTON, 83501Rural: Fringe	6–12	Alternative	0

LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,373 students

JENIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle534 students

SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle524 students

CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary391 students

WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordPK–5Primary372 students

CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary352 students

MCSORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary296 students

ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary276 students

WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary274 students

LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL

LAPWAI DISTRICT

LAPWAI, 83540 / Rural: Distant

Record6–12High273 students

MCGHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary257 students

LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAPWAI DISTRICT

LAPWAI, 83540 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–5Primary241 students

CULDESAC SCHOOL

CULDESAC JOINT DISTRICT

CULDESAC, 83524 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–12Other114 students

TAMMANY HIGH SCHOOL

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Alternative101 students

PECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT

PECK, 83545 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary32 students

REGION 2 JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / City: Small

Record3–12Alternative3 students

A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center

LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT

LEWISTON, 83501 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–12Vocational1 students

JCC - LEWISTON

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE CORRECTIONS

LEWISTON, 83501 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–12Alternative0 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,256

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 Nez Perce County?

Nez Perce County has a school score of 43/100, 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 Nez Perce County?

The high school graduation rate in Nez Perce County is 88.4%, 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 Nez Perce County spend per student?

Nez Perce County spends $7,256 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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