Best Schools in Butte County, ID
Butte County, ID has 5 public schools (2 high, 0 middle, 3 elementary) serving 645 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Butte County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Butte County, ID
The top high schools in Butte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Butte County Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte County Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students
2. Mackay Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Butte County, ID
The top elementary schools in Butte County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arco Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 192 Students
2. Mackay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
3. Howe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte County Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Butte County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Butte County, ID has a total population of 2,574 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Butte 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 Butte County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.93 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
7.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.75 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Butte County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Butte 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 Butte County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Butte County, ID
How many schools are in Butte County, ID?
Butte County, ID has 5 public schools: 2 high schools, 0 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 645 students in total.
How do schools in Butte County perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Butte County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Butte County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Butte 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: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Butte County
2 places in Butte County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Butte County Joint District (3 schools)