Best Schools in Valley County, ID
Valley County, ID has 20 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,540 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 45%, so schools in Valley County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Valley County, ID
The top high schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mccall-donnelly High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 429 Students
2. Challis Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 151 Students
3. Cascade Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 87 Students
4. Salmon Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 395 Students
5. Emmett High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 737 Students
6. Council Jr/sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 166 Students
7. Heartland High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 33 Students
Best Middle Schools in Valley County, ID
The top middle schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Payette Lakes Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 310 Students
2. Emmett Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 533 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Valley County, ID
The top elementary schools in Valley County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Barbara R Morgan Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 428 Students
2. Donnelly Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall-donnelly Joint School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 164 Students
3. Cascade Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cascade District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 119 Students
4. Salmon Pioneer Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Salmon District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 281 Students
5. Stanley Elem/jr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Challis Joint District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
6. Mountain Community School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mccall Community School Inc • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 85 Students
7. Council Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Council District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 207 Students
8. Ola Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Emmett Independent District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Valley County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Valley County, ID has a total population of 11,746 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Valley 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 Valley County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.98 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.36 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Valley County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Valley 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 Valley County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Valley County, ID
How many schools are in Valley County, ID?
Valley County, ID has 20 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,540 students in total.
How do schools in Valley County perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in Valley County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 45%, so on average schools in Valley County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Valley 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: 49%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Valley County
3 places in Valley County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District (5 schools)