Twin Falls County Schools & Education
Twin Falls County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
83.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$4,849
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
10/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#37
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Twin Falls County
Measured School Summary
Twin Falls County faces educational challenges with a school score of 10/100 and a graduation rate of 83.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $4,849 per pupil, Twin Falls County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 63% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 23% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Twin Falls 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
39 public schools and 9 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
10/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #37 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
83.9%
0.3 pts above the state average
Funding context
$4,849
$1,439 below the state average
School coverage
39
9 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
Twin Falls County has 39 public schools across 9 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 Twin Falls 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
Twin Falls 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
#37
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 18 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.
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
9,352 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
KIMBERLY DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
2,153 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
FILER DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,598 students
5 listed schools in this county slice.
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
1,264 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Twin Falls County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls 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.
Broad Infrastructure in the Magic Valley
Twin Falls County supports a robust network of 39 public schools serving a total of 16,331 students. The landscape includes 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools distributed across nine distinct school districts.
Steady Results on a Lean Budget
The county maintains a graduation rate of 83.9%, which aligns with the Idaho state average. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $4,849, significantly lower than the national average of $13,000.
Twin Falls District Leads the Way
The Twin Falls District is the regional powerhouse, managing 18 schools and 9,352 students. Charter options like Xavier Charter School serve 672 students, making up a 7.7% share of the county's educational offerings.
A Mix of Town and Rural Life
Students here attend a mix of town-based and rural schools, with an average enrollment of 419 students per campus. Large facilities like Canyon Ridge High School house over 1,400 students, providing a diverse social and extracurricular environment.
School Overview
Total Schools
39
in Twin Falls County
Reported Enrollment
16,331
39 schools reporting
School Districts
9
districts
Charter Schools
3
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
9 School Districts in Twin Falls County
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
GuideKIMBERLY DISTRICT
FILER DISTRICT
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT
XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT
HANSEN DISTRICT
CASTLEFORD DISTRICT
PINECREST ACADEMY OF IDAHO INC.
39 Public Schools in Twin Falls County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 2 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 39 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,409 |
| TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,286 |
| VERA C O'LEARY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 783 |
| ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 765 |
| XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL | Record | XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL INC. | TWIN FALLS, 83301Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 672 |
| ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARY | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 668 |
| SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 625 |
| KIMBERLY HIGH SCHOOL | Record | KIMBERLY DISTRICT | KIMBERLY, 83341Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 616 |
| PILLAR FALLS ELEMENTARY | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 607 |
| POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | BUHL JOINT DISTRICT | BUHL, 83316Rural: Fringe | PK–5 | Primary | 552 |
| FILER HIGH SCHOOL | Record | FILER DISTRICT | FILER, 83328Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 498 |
| I B PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 494 |
| SAWTOOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 490 |
| OREGON TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 489 |
| KIMBERLY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | KIMBERLY DISTRICT | KIMBERLY, 83341Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 478 |
| STRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KIMBERLY DISTRICT | KIMBERLY, 83341Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 450 |
| KIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | KIMBERLY DISTRICT | KIMBERLY, 83341Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 447 |
| MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | TWIN FALLS DISTRICT | TWIN FALLS, 83301Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 438 |
| FILER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | FILER DISTRICT | FILER, 83328Town: Remote | PK–3 | Primary | 431 |
| MURTAUGH SCHOOLS | Record | MURTAUGH JOINT DISTRICT | MURTAUGH, 83344Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 399 |
CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
VERA C O'LEARY MIDDLE SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL
XAVIER CHARTER SCHOOL INC.
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Rural: Fringe
ROCK CREEK ELEMENTARY
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Rural: Fringe
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
PILLAR FALLS ELEMENTARY
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Rural: Fringe
POPPLEWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BUHL JOINT DISTRICT
BUHL, 83316 / Rural: Fringe
I B PERRINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
SAWTOOTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
OREGON TRAIL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
STRICKER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KIMBERLY DISTRICT
KIMBERLY, 83341 / Rural: Fringe
KIMBERLY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
KIMBERLY DISTRICT
KIMBERLY, 83341 / Town: Remote
MORNINGSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT
TWIN FALLS, 83301 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$4,849
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Twin Falls County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Twin Falls County, Idaho?
Twin Falls County supports a robust network of 39 public schools serving a total of 16,331 students. The landscape includes 17 elementary schools, 8 middle schools, and 8 high schools distributed across nine distinct school districts.
How do schools in Twin Falls County perform academically?
The county maintains a graduation rate of 83.9%, which aligns with the Idaho state average. Educators achieve these results with a per-pupil expenditure of $4,849, significantly lower than the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Twin Falls County, Idaho?
The Twin Falls District is the regional powerhouse, managing 18 schools and 9,352 students. Charter options like Xavier Charter School serve 672 students, making up a 7.7% share of the county's educational offerings.
What is the school experience like in Twin Falls County?
Students here attend a mix of town-based and rural schools, with an average enrollment of 419 students per campus. Large facilities like Canyon Ridge High School house over 1,400 students, providing a diverse social and extracurricular environment.
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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.