Firth School District

319 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236-0069
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Firth School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 832 students in Firth School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Firth School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
3 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
832 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Firth School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 172 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#75 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
43%
42%
53%
55%
25-29%
41%
≥90%
80%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.29
0.43
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
13%
20%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
83%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,762 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,763 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,762
$10,185
Spending / Student
$8,763
$9,364

Best Firth School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firth High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Grades: 9-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
A W Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
735 N 600 E
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6848
Grades: PK-4
| 269 students
Rank: #33.
Firth Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Roosevelt
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6240
Grades: 5-8
| 273 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Firth School District?
Firth School District manages 3 public schools serving 832 students.
What is the rank of Firth School District?
Firth School District is ranked #78 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Firth School District?
83% of Firth School District students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Firth School District?
Firth School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Firth School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $8,763 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 832 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : ≥90% (Top 20% in ID)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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