Best Schools in Idaho County, ID
Idaho County, ID has 23 public schools (8 high, 1 middle, 10 elementary) serving 4,380 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Idaho County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Idaho County, ID
The top high schools in Idaho County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grangeville High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 233 Students
2. Prairie Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 190 Students
3. Kamiah Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kamiah Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 127 Students
4. Salmon River Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon River Joint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 59 Students
5. Timberline High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orofino Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 109 Students
6. Orofino High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orofino Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
7. Salmon Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
8. Clearwater Valley Jr/sr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 189 Students
Best Middle Schools in Idaho County, ID
The top middle schools in Idaho County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Kamiah Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kamiah Joint District • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 140 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Idaho County, ID
The top elementary schools in Idaho County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Prairie Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cottonwood Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 251 Students
2. Orofino Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orofino Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 376 Students
3. Grangeville Elem/middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 554 Students
4. Riggins Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon River Joint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 81 Students
5. Salmon Pioneer Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
6. Clearwater Valley Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 122 Students
7. Timberline Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Orofino Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 90 Students
8. Kamiah Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kamiah Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 126 Students
9. Elk City School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 11 Students
10. Sts Peter & Paul School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sts Peter & Paul School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Idaho County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Idaho County, ID has a total population of 16,541 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Idaho 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 Idaho County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.72 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Idaho County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Idaho 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 Idaho County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Idaho County, ID
How many schools are in Idaho County, ID?
Idaho County, ID has 23 public schools: 8 high schools, 1 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 4,380 students in total.
How do schools in Idaho County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Idaho County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Idaho County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Idaho 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: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Idaho County
5 places in Idaho County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Cottonwood (2)
- Grangeville (2)
- Kooskia (2)
- Riggins (2)
- Elk City (1)
School districts (1)
- Mountain View School District (5 schools)