Best Schools in Custer County, ID
Custer County, ID has 10 public schools (4 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 1,649 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Custer County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Custer County, ID
The top high schools in Custer County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Challis Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
2. Butte County Middle/high School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte County Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 214 Students
3. Mackay Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 108 Students
4. Salmon Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Custer County, ID
The top elementary schools in Custer 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. Salmon Pioneer Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
3. Stanley Elem/jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
4. Mackay Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mackay Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 123 Students
5. Challis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 158 Students
6. Howe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Butte County Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 8 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Custer County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Custer County, ID has a total population of 4,275 with 11% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Custer 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 Custer County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.96 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Custer County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Custer 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 Custer County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Custer County, ID
How many schools are in Custer County, ID?
Custer County, ID has 10 public schools: 4 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 1,649 students in total.
How do schools in Custer County perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Custer County score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Custer County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Custer 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: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Custer County
3 places in Custer County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Challis Joint District (3 schools)