Can I use Valley County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Valley County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Valley County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Valley County?

Start with the 8 listed public schools and 3 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Valley County Schools & Education

Name: Valley County, Idaho Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Valley County, Idaho

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

91.1%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.1%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 83.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,464

National avg $13,239

State avg $6,288

School Score

55/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 28/100

State Score Position

of 44 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Valley County

Measured School Summary

Valley County performs at an average level with a school score of 55/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.1%.

Funding Context

At $7,464 per pupil, Valley County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 96% above the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 7.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 19% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Valley 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

8 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

55/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #5 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.

Completion

91.1%

7.5 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,464

$1,176 above the state average

School coverage

3 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Valley County has 8 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Valley 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

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 5 of 8 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.

State position

of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 27 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.

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

1,364 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

CASCADE DISTRICT

Elementary and high visible

206 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 1Other 0

2 listed schools in this county slice.

MCCALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC

Elementary school only in this slice

85 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL 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 Valley County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Valley 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 Valley 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.

Small-Scale Schools in a Mountain Setting

Valley County provides education to 1,655 students through a small network of eight public schools. This includes four elementary schools and three high schools, ensuring localized access across three separate districts.

High Performance with Competitive Funding

The county delivers a strong 91.1% graduation rate, comfortably beating the national average of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending of $7,464 is the highest among these counties and sits well above the Idaho state average of $6,288.

McCall-Donnelly Sets the Standard

The McCall-Donnelly Joint School District is the county's largest, serving 1,364 students across five schools. Charter education is also a significant factor here, with McCall Community School representing 12.5% of local campuses.

Intimate Classrooms in the Wild

All schools in the county are rural, featuring an average size of just 207 students for a highly personalized feel. While McCall-Donnelly High is the largest with 429 students, smaller schools like Cascade Elementary offer even more individual attention.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Valley County

Reported Enrollment

1,655

8 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

13% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary4

Middle1

High3

Other0

3 School Districts in Valley County

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

5 schools

1,364 students

CASCADE DISTRICT

2 schools

206 students

MCCALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC

1 school

85 students

8 Public Schools in Valley 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 data

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Public schools in Valley County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
MCCALL-DONNELLY HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	MCCALL, 83638Rural: Remote	9–12	High	429
BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY	Record	MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	MCCALL, 83638Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	428
PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL	Record	MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	MCCALL, 83638Rural: Remote	6–8	Middle	310
DONNELLY ELEMENTARY	Record	MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	DONNELLY, 83615Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	164
CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL	Record	CASCADE DISTRICT	CASCADE, 83611Rural: Remote	PK–5	Primary	119
CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL	Record	CASCADE DISTRICT	CASCADE, 83611Rural: Remote	6–12	High	87
MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL	Record	MCCALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC	DONNELLY, 83615Rural: Remote	KG–8	Charter	85
HEARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL	Record	MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT	MCCALL, 83638Rural: Remote	9–12	Alternative	33

MCCALL-DONNELLY HIGH SCHOOL

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCALL, 83638 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High429 students

BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCALL, 83638 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary428 students

PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCALL, 83638 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle310 students

DONNELLY ELEMENTARY

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

DONNELLY, 83615 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary164 students

CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

CASCADE DISTRICT

CASCADE, 83611 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary119 students

CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL

CASCADE DISTRICT

CASCADE, 83611 / Rural: Remote

Record6–12High87 students

MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL

MCCALL COMMUNITY SCHOOL INC

DONNELLY, 83615 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter85 students

HEARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL

MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT

MCCALL, 83638 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12Alternative33 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,464

State avg $6,288

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Idaho counties have the highest graduation rates?

Fremont County (97.0%), Teton County (97.0%), and Caribou County (92.7%) currently lead Idaho among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Idaho?

Across Idaho counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $6,288. The highest current county values are Blaine County ($11,244), Clark County ($10,402), and Lewis County ($8,754). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Valley County?

Valley County has a school score of 55/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Valley County?

The high school graduation rate in Valley County is 91.1%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Valley County spend per student?

Valley County spends $7,464 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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Counties with Similar School Profile

Caribou County

Idaho

-1 pts

54/100

School score

Fremont County

Idaho

+3 pts

58/100

School score

Teton County

Idaho

+3 pts

58/100

School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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