Best Schools in Gem County, ID
Gem County, ID has 13 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 6 elementary) serving 2,984 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Gem County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gem County, ID
The top high schools in Gem County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emmett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
2. Horseshoe Bend Middle/sr High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseshoe Bend School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 118 Students
3. Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 119 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gem County, ID
The top middle schools in Gem County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Emmett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gem County, ID
The top elementary schools in Gem County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sweet Montour Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 44 Students
2. Kenneth J Carberry Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 489 Students
3. Butte View School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 205 Students
4. Shadow Butte Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
5. Horseshoe Bend Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Horseshoe Bend School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 107 Students
6. Ola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Gem County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Gem County, ID has a total population of 19,123 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Gem 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 Gem County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.47 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.20 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gem County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gem 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 Gem County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gem County, ID
How many schools are in Gem County, ID?
Gem County, ID has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 2,984 students in total.
How do schools in Gem County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Gem County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Gem County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gem 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: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gem County
3 places in Gem County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Emmett Independent District (8 schools)