Best Schools in Bannock County, ID
Bannock County, ID has 49 public schools (10 high, 8 middle, 28 elementary) serving 20,615 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Bannock County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Bannock County, ID
The top high schools in Bannock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Side Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 263 Students
2. Grace Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grace Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 247 Students
3. Pocatello High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1352 Students
4. Century High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1092 Students
5. Preston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 760 Students
6. Highland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1589 Students
7. Marsh Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marsh Valley Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 405 Students
8. American Falls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Falls Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
9. New Horizon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 128 Students
10. Shoshone-bannock School District No 512
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone-bannock School District No 512 • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 145 Students
Best Middle Schools in Bannock County, ID
The top middle schools in Bannock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beutler Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 192 Students
2. Franklin Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 742 Students
3. Alameda Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 645 Students
4. Preston Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 558 Students
5. Irving Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 712 Students
6. Hawthorne Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 674 Students
7. William Thomas Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
American Falls Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 351 Students
8. Marsh Valley Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marsh Valley Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 188 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Bannock County, ID
The top elementary schools in Bannock County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Edahow Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 298 Students
2. Gate City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 478 Students
3. Chubbuck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 495 Students
4. Black Canyon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grace Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 287 Students
5. Rulon M Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 380 Students
6. Harold B Lee Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Side Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 394 Students
7. Oakwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Preston Joint District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 534 Students
8. Indian Hills Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pocatello District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 539 Students
9. Connor Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
The Academy Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
10. Inkom Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marsh Valley Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 223 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Bannock County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Bannock County, ID has a total population of 87,018 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Bannock County, ID
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Bannock County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.91 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.66 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Bannock County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Bannock County, ID.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Bannock County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Bannock County, ID
How many schools are in Bannock County, ID?
Bannock County, ID has 49 public schools: 10 high schools, 8 middle schools and 28 elementary schools, serving 20,615 students in total.
How do schools in Bannock County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Bannock County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Bannock County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Bannock County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Bannock County
8 places in Bannock County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
School districts (2)
- Pocatello District (22 schools)
- Marsh Valley Joint District (6 schools)