Owyhee County Schools & Education
Owyhee County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,122
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
31/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#17
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Owyhee County
Measured School Summary
Owyhee County faces educational challenges with a school score of 31/100 and a graduation rate of 89.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,122 per pupil, Owyhee County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 11% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 3% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Owyhee 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
11 public schools and 5 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
31/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #17 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
89.2%
5.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,122
$166 below the state average
School coverage
11
5 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
Owyhee County has 11 public schools across 5 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.
What Owyhee 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.
Review-carefully county
Owyhee County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#17
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 3 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.
HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,260 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
854 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
302 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
11 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Owyhee County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Owyhee 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 Owyhee 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.
Rural Education Across Five Districts
Owyhee County supports 2,431 students through 11 public schools spread across five distinct school districts. The system includes six elementary, two middle, and three high schools to serve its vast geography. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all education within the traditional public districts.
Homedale and Marsing Lead District Enrollment
Homedale Joint District is the largest in the county, serving 1,260 students across three schools. Marsing Joint District follows with 854 students, while Bruneau-Grand View Joint manages 302 students. These districts provide the core educational framework for the county's scattered communities.
A Truly Rural Learning Experience
Nine of the county's 11 schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the region's agricultural character. School sizes are generally small, averaging 221 students, with Homedale Elementary being the largest at 469 pupils. This creates an environment where students receive more individualized attention in smaller cohorts.
School Overview
Total Schools
11
in Owyhee County
Reported Enrollment
2,431
11 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Owyhee County
HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT
MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
THREE CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
11 Public Schools in Owyhee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 11 of 11 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOMEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT | HOMEDALE, 83628Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 469 |
| MARSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | MARSING JOINT DISTRICT | MARSING, 83639Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 412 |
| HOMEDALE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT | HOMEDALE, 83628Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 411 |
| HOMEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT | HOMEDALE, 83628Rural: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 380 |
| MARSING HIGH SCHOOL | Record | MARSING JOINT DISTRICT | MARSING, 83639Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 229 |
| MARSING MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | MARSING JOINT DISTRICT | MARSING, 83639Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 213 |
| RIMROCK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRUNEAU, 83604Rural: Distant | 6–12 | High | 161 |
| GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | GRAND VIEW, 83624Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 102 |
| BRUNEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT | BRUNEAU, 83604Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 39 |
| PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH | Record | PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT | JORDAN VALLEY, 97910Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 11 |
| THREE CREEK ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | THREE CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICT | ROGERSON, 83302Rural: Remote | PK–8 | Primary | 4 |
HOMEDALE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT
HOMEDALE, 83628 / Town: Distant
MARSING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
MARSING, 83639 / Rural: Distant
HOMEDALE HIGH SCHOOL
HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT
HOMEDALE, 83628 / Town: Distant
HOMEDALE MIDDLE SCHOOL
HOMEDALE JOINT DISTRICT
HOMEDALE, 83628 / Rural: Fringe
MARSING MIDDLE SCHOOL
MARSING JOINT DISTRICT
MARSING, 83639 / Rural: Distant
RIMROCK JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRUNEAU, 83604 / Rural: Distant
GRAND VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
GRAND VIEW, 83624 / Rural: Remote
BRUNEAU ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BRUNEAU-GRAND VIEW JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
BRUNEAU, 83604 / Rural: Distant
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEM/JR HIGH
PLEASANT VALLEY ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
JORDAN VALLEY, 97910 / Rural: Remote
THREE CREEK ELEM/JR HIGH SCHOOL
THREE CREEK JOINT ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
ROGERSON, 83302 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,122
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Owyhee County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Owyhee County, Idaho?
Owyhee County supports 2,431 students through 11 public schools spread across five distinct school districts. The system includes six elementary, two middle, and three high schools to serve its vast geography. There are no charter schools in the county, keeping all education within the traditional public districts.
What are the major school districts in Owyhee County, Idaho?
Homedale Joint District is the largest in the county, serving 1,260 students across three schools. Marsing Joint District follows with 854 students, while Bruneau-Grand View Joint manages 302 students. These districts provide the core educational framework for the county's scattered communities.
What is the school experience like in Owyhee County?
Nine of the county's 11 schools are located in rural areas, reflecting the region's agricultural character. School sizes are generally small, averaging 221 students, with Homedale Elementary being the largest at 469 pupils. This creates an environment where students receive more individualized attention in smaller cohorts.
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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.