Shoshone County Schools & Education
Shoshone 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
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,393
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
34/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#15
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Shoshone County
Measured School Summary
Shoshone County faces educational challenges with a school score of 34/100 and a graduation rate of 83.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,393 per pupil, Shoshone County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 20% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 0.4 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 18% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Shoshone 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
34/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #15 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
83.2%
0.4 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,393
$1,105 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
Shoshone 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 Shoshone 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
Shoshone 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
#15
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.
WALLACE DISTRICT
Elementary and high visible
512 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
MULLAN DISTRICT
Other grade structure
85 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
AVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Elementary school only in this slice
24 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
WALLACE DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 2 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 Shoshone County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Shoshone County district systems?
Where do students transition after the visible grade band, and is that next school inside the same district path?
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 Shoshone 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.
Historic Mining Towns with Modern Schools
Shoshone County supports 1,702 students across seven public schools and three school districts. The county features three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to serve its mountain communities. No charter schools are currently operating in this region of the Idaho Panhandle.
Leading Districts in Kellogg and Wallace
The Kellogg Joint District and Wallace District are the primary educational providers for the county's families. Wallace District serves 512 students, while smaller districts like Mullan (85 students) and Avery (24 students) serve more isolated areas. All districts focus on traditional public education without charter alternatives.
Small Classes in a Beautiful Rural Setting
Four schools are located in rural areas, while three are situated in town locales like Kellogg and Wallace. Pinehurst Elementary is the largest school in the county with 474 students, while the tiny Avery school serves just 24. This wide range of school sizes allows families to choose the learning environment that best fits their child.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Shoshone County
Reported Enrollment
1,702
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Shoshone County
WALLACE DISTRICT
MULLAN DISTRICT
AVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT
7 Public Schools in Shoshone 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT | PINEHURST, 83850Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 474 |
| KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT | KELLOGG, 83837Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 325 |
| SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | WALLACE DISTRICT | OSBURN, 83849Town: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 298 |
| KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT | KELLOGG, 83837Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 282 |
| WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Record | WALLACE DISTRICT | WALLACE, 83873Town: Remote | 7–12 | High | 214 |
| MULLAN SCHOOLS | Record | MULLAN DISTRICT | MULLAN, 83846Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 85 |
| CALDER SCHOOL | Record | AVERY SCHOOL DISTRICT | AVERY, 83802Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 24 |
PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT
PINEHURST, 83850 / Rural: Fringe
SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WALLACE DISTRICT
OSBURN, 83849 / Town: Remote
KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT
KELLOGG, 83837 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,393
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Shoshone County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Shoshone County, Idaho?
Shoshone County supports 1,702 students across seven public schools and three school districts. The county features three elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools to serve its mountain communities. No charter schools are currently operating in this region of the Idaho Panhandle.
What are the major school districts in Shoshone County, Idaho?
The Kellogg Joint District and Wallace District are the primary educational providers for the county's families. Wallace District serves 512 students, while smaller districts like Mullan (85 students) and Avery (24 students) serve more isolated areas. All districts focus on traditional public education without charter alternatives.
What is the school experience like in Shoshone County?
Four schools are located in rural areas, while three are situated in town locales like Kellogg and Wallace. Pinehurst Elementary is the largest school in the county with 474 students, while the tiny Avery school serves just 24. This wide range of school sizes allows families to choose the learning environment that best fits their child.
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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.