Power County Schools & Education
Power County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
85.8%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,621
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#19
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Power County
Measured School Summary
Power County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 85.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,621 per pupil, Power County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 1% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.2 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Power 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
7 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
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #19 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
85.8%
2.2 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,621
$333 above the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Power County has 7 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.
What Power 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
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 7 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#19
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is roughly in line with 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.
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,572 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
ROCKLAND DISTRICT
Other grade structure
176 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
ARBON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
27 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT 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 Power County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Power 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 Power 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.
Centralized Education in American Falls
Power County serves 1,775 students across seven public schools and three different school districts. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. A single alternative school is also available to support students who thrive in non-traditional settings.
American Falls Joint District Dominates
The American Falls Joint District is the primary educator here, managing five schools and 1,572 students. The Rockland District is much smaller, serving 176 students, while the Arbon Elementary District serves just 27 pupils. There are currently no charter schools in Power County.
Town Schools Meet Tiny Rural Districts
Four schools are located in town settings, primarily within American Falls, while three schools serve the surrounding rural areas. American Falls High School is the largest campus with 452 students, while Rockland Public School offers an intimate PK-12 environment for 176 pupils. The average school size is a manageable 254 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Power County
Reported Enrollment
1,775
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Power County
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
ROCKLAND DISTRICT
ARBON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Power 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | Record | AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT | AMERICAN FALLS, 83211Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 452 |
| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT | AMERICAN FALLS, 83211Town: Distant | PK–2 | Primary | 374 |
| J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT | AMERICAN FALLS, 83211Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 362 |
| WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT | AMERICAN FALLS, 83211Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 351 |
| ROCKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Record | ROCKLAND DISTRICT | ROCKLAND, 83271Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 176 |
| AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY | Record | AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT | AMERICAN FALLS, 83211Town: Distant | 6–12 | Alternative | 33 |
| ARBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | ARBON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT | ARBON, 83212Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 27 |
AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS, 83211 / Rural: Fringe
HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS, 83211 / Town: Distant
J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS, 83211 / Town: Distant
WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS, 83211 / Town: Distant
AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS, 83211 / Town: Distant
ARBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
ARBON ELEMENTARY DISTRICT
ARBON, 83212 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,621
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Power County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Power County, Idaho?
Power County serves 1,775 students across seven public schools and three different school districts. The system includes three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools. A single alternative school is also available to support students who thrive in non-traditional settings.
What are the major school districts in Power County, Idaho?
The American Falls Joint District is the primary educator here, managing five schools and 1,572 students. The Rockland District is much smaller, serving 176 students, while the Arbon Elementary District serves just 27 pupils. There are currently no charter schools in Power County.
What is the school experience like in Power County?
Four schools are located in town settings, primarily within American Falls, while three schools serve the surrounding rural areas. American Falls High School is the largest campus with 452 students, while Rockland Public School offers an intimate PK-12 environment for 176 pupils. The average school size is a manageable 254 students.
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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.