Best High Schools in Gooding County, ID

Gooding County, ID has 8 high schools with 2,845 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Gooding County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 39% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Gooding County meet expectations.

1. Camas County High School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

44%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Camas County District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 65 Students

2. Wendell High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wendell District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students

3. Gooding High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students

4. Buhl High School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students

5. Jerome High School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students

6. Gooding Alternative Learing Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students

Best Middle Schools in Gooding County, ID

Gooding County, ID has 5 middle schools with 1,730 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Gooding County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Gooding County meet expectations.

1. Gooding Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students

2. Buhl Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students

3. Wendell Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Wendell District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Gooding County, ID

Gooding County, ID has 6 elementary schools with 2,811 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Gooding County score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Gooding County meet expectations.

1. Hagerman Virtual School

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hagerman Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students

2. Popplewell Elementary School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students

3. Camas County Elem/jr High School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Camas County District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 119 Students

4. Gooding Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students

5. Horizon Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 676 Students

6. Summit Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 634 Students

7. Wendell Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Wendell District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students

8. Jefferson Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 583 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Gooding County, ID

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Gooding County, ID has a total population of 15,598 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 79%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Gooding County, ID

7,677

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

79%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

16%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Gooding County, ID.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

12.94 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

9.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Gooding County, ID.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Gooding County, ID.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

658 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

54 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Gooding County, ID Internet Health Assessment.

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Jerome County, ID

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 38%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 40%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Minidoka County, ID

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 35%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cassia County, ID

  • Actual Test Scores: 41%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 38%
  • Projected Test Scores: 39%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 48%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations