Oneida County Schools & Education
Oneida County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,034
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#14
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Oneida County
Measured School Summary
Despite a lower school score of 34/100, Oneida County maintains a strong graduation rate of 92.0%, suggesting effective student support systems.
Funding Context
At $4,034 per pupil, Oneida County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 21% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 8.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 36% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Oneida 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
5 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #14 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
8.4 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,034
$2,254 below the state average
School coverage
5
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
Oneida County has 5 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 Oneida 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.
Small-system county
Oneida County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#14
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 6 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.
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
7,818 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
ONEIDA COUNTY 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 Oneida 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 Oneida 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 Massive Virtual and Physical Network
Oneida County oversees a unique education landscape of five schools serving 7,818 students. While the district maintains traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, it is also home to a large-scale statewide learning academy. All schools are managed by the Oneida County District with no charter options present.
Focus on the Idaho Home Learning Academy
The Idaho Home Learning Academy is the county's largest 'school,' serving a staggering 6,875 students in a virtual PK-12 format. This large enrollment dwarfs the traditional local schools, which are all part of the Oneida County District. This model makes the district one of the most unique in the state regarding enrollment size.
Vast Enrollment Differences in Rural Settings
All five schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for local residents. The enrollment gap is huge, ranging from Stone Elementary with just 23 students to the Home Learning Academy's thousands. Local brick-and-mortar schools like Malad Elementary (388 students) offer a traditional small-town feel.
School Overview
Total Schools
5
in Oneida County
Reported Enrollment
7,818
5 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Oneida County
5 Public Schools in Oneida 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 5 of 5 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IDAHO HOME LEARNING ACADEMY | Profile | ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT | MALAD CITY, 83252Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 6,875 |
| MALAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT | MALAD CITY, 83252Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 388 |
| MALAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT | MALAD CITY, 83252Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 312 |
| MALAD MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT | MALAD CITY, 83252Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 220 |
| STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT | STONE, 83252Rural: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 23 |
IDAHO HOME LEARNING ACADEMY
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
MALAD CITY, 83252 / Rural: Remote
MALAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
MALAD CITY, 83252 / Rural: Remote
MALAD SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
MALAD CITY, 83252 / Rural: Remote
MALAD MIDDLE SCHOOL
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
MALAD CITY, 83252 / Rural: Remote
STONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ONEIDA COUNTY DISTRICT
STONE, 83252 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,034
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Oneida County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Oneida County, Idaho?
Oneida County oversees a unique education landscape of five schools serving 7,818 students. While the district maintains traditional elementary, middle, and high schools, it is also home to a large-scale statewide learning academy. All schools are managed by the Oneida County District with no charter options present.
What are the major school districts in Oneida County, Idaho?
The Idaho Home Learning Academy is the county's largest 'school,' serving a staggering 6,875 students in a virtual PK-12 format. This large enrollment dwarfs the traditional local schools, which are all part of the Oneida County District. This model makes the district one of the most unique in the state regarding enrollment size.
What is the school experience like in Oneida County?
All five schools in the county are classified as rural, creating a consistent environment for local residents. The enrollment gap is huge, ranging from Stone Elementary with just 23 students to the Home Learning Academy's thousands. Local brick-and-mortar schools like Malad Elementary (388 students) offer a traditional small-town feel.
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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.