Best Schools in Gooding County, ID
Gooding County, ID has 18 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,207 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Gooding County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Gooding County, ID
The top high schools in Gooding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buhl High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
2. Gooding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
3. Wendell High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wendell District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 322 Students
4. Jerome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
5. Gooding Alternative Learing Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 28 Students
Best Middle Schools in Gooding County, ID
The top middle schools in Gooding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buhl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
2. Gooding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
3. Wendell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wendell District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 341 Students
4. Jerome Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Gooding County, ID
The top elementary schools in Gooding County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gooding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
2. Hagerman Virtual School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hagerman Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 23 Students
3. Popplewell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
4. Wendell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Wendell District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 458 Students
5. Summit Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 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
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 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
12.94 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Gooding County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Gooding County, ID
How many schools are in Gooding County, ID?
Gooding County, ID has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,207 students in total.
How do schools in Gooding County perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Gooding County score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Gooding County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Gooding 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: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Gooding County
4 places in Gooding County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (4)
School districts (2)
- Gooding Joint District (4 schools)
- Wendell District (3 schools)