Best Schools in Boise County, ID
Boise County, ID has 24 public schools (6 high, 6 middle, 9 elementary) serving 11,119 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 50%, so schools in Boise County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Boise County, ID
The top high schools in Boise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Timberline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1398 Students
2. Boise Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1588 Students
3. Emmett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
4. Idaho City High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basin School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 155 Students
5. Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseshoe Bend School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
6. Mountain Home Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 960 Students
Best Middle Schools in Boise County, ID
The top middle schools in Boise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 619 Students
2. North Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 876 Students
3. Hillside Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 603 Students
4. Mountain Home Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 548 Students
5. Hacker Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 552 Students
6. Emmett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Boise County, ID
The top elementary schools in Boise County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Highlands Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 294 Students
2. Adams Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 272 Students
3. Hidden Springs Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 288 Students
4. Trail Wind Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Boise Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 501 Students
5. Basin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Basin School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
6. East Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain Home District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 456 Students
7. Horseshoe Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseshoe Bend School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
8. Lowman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Garden Valley District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 4 Students
9. Ola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Boise County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Boise County, ID has a total population of 7,610 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Boise 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 Boise County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.75 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
3.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Boise County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Boise 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 Boise County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Boise County, ID
How many schools are in Boise County, ID?
Boise County, ID has 24 public schools: 6 high schools, 6 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 11,119 students in total.
How do schools in Boise County perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in Boise County score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 50%, so on average schools in Boise County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Boise 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: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Boise County
4 places in Boise County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
- Horseshoe Bend (2)
- Idaho City (2)
- Garden Valley (1)
- Lowman (1)