Payette County Schools & Education
Payette County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$5,108
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
15/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#33
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Payette County
Measured School Summary
Payette County faces educational challenges with a school score of 15/100 and a graduation rate of 85.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $5,108 per pupil, Payette County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 47% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Payette 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
14 public schools and 4 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
15/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
85.9%
2.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$5,108
$1,180 below the state average
School coverage
14
4 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
Payette County has 14 public schools across 4 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 Payette 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
Payette 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
#33
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
FRUITLAND DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,634 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,371 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
990 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC.
Other grade structure
537 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 6 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 Payette County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Payette County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Payette 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.
Diverse School Options in Payette County
Payette County manages 14 public schools serving a total of 4,532 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes a diverse mix of four elementary, three middle, and six high schools. The county also hosts one charter school and two alternative education facilities for specialized learning.
Spotlight on Fruitland and Charter Success
The Fruitland District is the county's largest with 1,634 students, followed by Payette Joint with 1,371. Treasure Valley Classical Academy, the county's only charter school, serves 537 students and represents over 7% of total schools. New Plymouth District also provides a significant presence with 990 students.
Town-Based Learning with Small-School Charm
Ten of the 14 schools are located in town settings, making schools central to the local community identity. Fruitland Elementary is the largest school with 557 students, while the county average sits at 349. This scale offers students a traditional town-school experience with robust peer groups.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Payette County
Reported Enrollment
4,532
14 schools reporting
School Districts
4
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
4 School Districts in Payette County
FRUITLAND DISTRICT
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC.
14 Public Schools in Payette 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 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRUITLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FRUITLAND DISTRICT | FRUITLAND, 83619Town: Distant | PK–4 | Primary | 557 |
| FRUITLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FRUITLAND DISTRICT | FRUITLAND, 83619Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 542 |
| TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY | Record | TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC. | FRUITLAND, 83619Town: Distant | KG–9 | Charter | 537 |
| FRUITLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | FRUITLAND DISTRICT | FRUITLAND, 83619Town: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 510 |
| PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | PAYETTE, 83661Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 458 |
| NEW PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY | Record | NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT | NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 456 |
| PAYETTE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | PAYETTE, 83661Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 394 |
| NEW PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | Record | NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT | NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 306 |
| MCCAIN MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | PAYETTE, 83661Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 301 |
| NEW PLYMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT | NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 228 |
| WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | PAYETTE, 83661Town: Distant | 4–5 | Primary | 202 |
| FRUITLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY | Record | FRUITLAND DISTRICT | FRUITLAND, 83619Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 25 |
| PRESIDIO HIGH SCHOOL | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | Payette, 83661Town: Distant | 7–12 | Alternative | 16 |
| TREASURE VALLEY TECH (TVT) - IDAHO | Record | PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT | PAYETTE, 83661Town: Distant | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
FRUITLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
FRUITLAND DISTRICT
FRUITLAND, 83619 / Town: Distant
TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY
TREASURE VALLEY CLASSICAL ACADEMY INC.
FRUITLAND, 83619 / Town: Distant
FRUITLAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
FRUITLAND DISTRICT
FRUITLAND, 83619 / Town: Distant
PAYETTE PRIMARY SCHOOL
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
PAYETTE, 83661 / Town: Distant
NEW PLYMOUTH ELEMENTARY
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655 / Rural: Distant
NEW PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655 / Rural: Distant
NEW PLYMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL
NEW PLYMOUTH DISTRICT
NEW PLYMOUTH, 83655 / Rural: Distant
WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
PAYETTE, 83661 / Town: Distant
FRUITLAND PREPARATORY ACADEMY
FRUITLAND DISTRICT
FRUITLAND, 83619 / Town: Distant
PRESIDIO HIGH SCHOOL
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
Payette, 83661 / Town: Distant
TREASURE VALLEY TECH (TVT) - IDAHO
PAYETTE JOINT DISTRICT
PAYETTE, 83661 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$5,108
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Payette County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Payette County, Idaho?
Payette County manages 14 public schools serving a total of 4,532 students across four districts. The infrastructure includes a diverse mix of four elementary, three middle, and six high schools. The county also hosts one charter school and two alternative education facilities for specialized learning.
What are the major school districts in Payette County, Idaho?
The Fruitland District is the county's largest with 1,634 students, followed by Payette Joint with 1,371. Treasure Valley Classical Academy, the county's only charter school, serves 537 students and represents over 7% of total schools. New Plymouth District also provides a significant presence with 990 students.
What is the school experience like in Payette County?
Ten of the 14 schools are located in town settings, making schools central to the local community identity. Fruitland Elementary is the largest school with 557 students, while the county average sits at 349. This scale offers students a traditional town-school experience with robust peer groups.
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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.