Best Schools in Jerome County, ID
Jerome County, ID has 23 public schools (6 high, 4 middle, 10 elementary) serving 11,507 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Jerome County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Jerome County, ID
The top high schools in Jerome County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Canyon Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1409 Students
2. Shoshone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Minico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1211 Students
4. Jerome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
5. Falls City Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 79 Students
6. Cornerstone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Valley District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 18 Students
Best Middle Schools in Jerome County, ID
The top middle schools in Jerome County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Robert Stuart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
2. Shoshone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
3. West Minico Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 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 Jerome County, ID
The top elementary schools in Jerome County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Rock Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
2. Shoshone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
3. Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Heyburn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 523 Students
5. Jefferson Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 583 Students
6. Heritage Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Heritage Academy Inc. • Charter • Grades Pre K - 8 • 155 Students
7. Horizon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
8. Summit Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 634 Students
9. Canyonside Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyonside Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 4 • 108 Students
10. Canyon Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Canyon Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Jerome County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Jerome County, ID has a total population of 24,237 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 73%, and 14% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Jerome 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 Jerome County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.17 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.46 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.71 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Jerome County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Jerome 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 Jerome County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Jerome County, ID
How many schools are in Jerome County, ID?
Jerome County, ID has 23 public schools: 6 high schools, 4 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 11,507 students in total.
How do schools in Jerome County perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in Jerome County score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Jerome County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Jerome 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: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Jerome County
2 places in Jerome County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
School districts (1)
- Jerome Joint District (7 schools)