Best Schools in Jefferson County, ID
Jefferson County, ID has 22 public schools (5 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 12,391 students. On average they score 41% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jefferson County, ID
The top high schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rigby High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2038 Students
2. Ririe Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ririe Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 337 Students
3. West Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jefferson District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 195 Students
4. Madison Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1278 Students
5. Jefferson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 100 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jefferson County, ID
The top middle schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rigby Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 935 Students
2. Farnsworth Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 635 Students
3. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 818 Students
4. Madison Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 1247 Students
5. West Jefferson Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jefferson District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 86 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Jefferson County, ID
The top elementary schools in Jefferson County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Burton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 646 Students
2. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 563 Students
3. South Fork Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 737 Students
4. Ririe Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ririe Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 396 Students
5. Cottonwood Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 626 Students
6. South Fork Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 293 Students
7. Harwood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 401 Students
8. Midway Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
9. Roberts Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jefferson County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
10. Terreton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West Jefferson District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 285 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jefferson County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jefferson County, ID has a total population of 30,891 with 33% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.87 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.01 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.86 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jefferson County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jefferson 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 Jefferson County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jefferson County, ID
How many schools are in Jefferson County, ID?
Jefferson County, ID has 22 public schools: 5 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 12,391 students in total.
How do schools in Jefferson County perform on state tests?
On average, 22 schools in Jefferson County score 41% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Jefferson County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jefferson 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: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jefferson County
5 places in Jefferson County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
School districts (1)
- Jefferson County Joint District (11 schools)