Best Schools in Twin Falls County, ID
Twin Falls County, ID has 53 public schools (9 high, 9 middle, 25 elementary) serving 19,584 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Twin Falls County don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Twin Falls County, ID
The top high schools in Twin Falls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Twin Falls High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1286 Students
2. Buhl High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 360 Students
3. Canyon Ridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1409 Students
4. Hansen Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hansen District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 154 Students
5. Burley Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassia County Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1055 Students
6. Filer High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Filer District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 498 Students
7. Kimberly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimberly District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 616 Students
8. Magic Valley High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 166 Students
9. Wakapa Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 39 Students
Best Middle Schools in Twin Falls County, ID
The top middle schools in Twin Falls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Declo Jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cassia County Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 279 Students
2. Vera C O'leary Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 783 Students
3. Filer Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Filer District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 266 Students
4. Buhl Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 313 Students
5. Filer Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Filer District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 350 Students
6. Kimberly Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimberly District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 478 Students
7. Robert Stuart Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 765 Students
8. South Hills Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 625 Students
9. Bridge Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 55 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Twin Falls County, ID
The top elementary schools in Twin Falls County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pillar Falls Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 607 Students
2. Rock Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 668 Students
3. Sawtooth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 490 Students
4. Kimberly Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimberly District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
5. Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pinecrest Academy Of Idaho Inc. • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 252 Students
6. Stricker Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kimberly District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 450 Students
7. Morningside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
8. Hansen Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hansen District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 181 Students
9. Popplewell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buhl Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 552 Students
10. Oregon Trail Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Falls District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 489 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Twin Falls County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Twin Falls County, ID has a total population of 90,046 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.45 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.66 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Twin Falls County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Twin Falls 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 Twin Falls County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Twin Falls County, ID
How many schools are in Twin Falls County, ID?
Twin Falls County, ID has 53 public schools: 9 high schools, 9 middle schools and 25 elementary schools, serving 19,584 students in total.
How do schools in Twin Falls County perform on state tests?
On average, 53 schools in Twin Falls County score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Twin Falls County don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Twin Falls 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: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet 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: 50%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Twin Falls County
7 places in Twin Falls County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
- Twin Falls (19)
- Kimberly (6)
- Buhl (4)
- Filer (4)
- Hansen (2)
- Castleford (1)
- Murtaugh (1)
School districts (4)
- Twin Falls District (17 schools)
- Kimberly District (6 schools)
- Filer District (5 schools)
- Buhl Joint District (4 schools)