For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,095 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID are Gooding High School, Hagerman School and Gooding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Gooding County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gooding High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Grades: 9-12
| 385 students
Rank: #22.
Hagerman School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Grades: PK-12
| 337 students
Rank: #33.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #44.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4522
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4522
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
Rank: #55.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4898
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Wendell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2122
Grades: 9-12
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Hagerman Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: #88.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: #99.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #1010.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students
Rank: #1111.
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Grades: PK-12
| 110 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Gooding County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gooding Acclrted Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
906 Main St
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
324 North 2nd Avenue
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4777
Grades: PK-6
| 208 students
Hagerman Valley Learning Centr (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
150 Lake St West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Hub City Alternative High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
79 S. Idaho St
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID include Gooding High School, Hagerman School and Gooding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Gooding County?
12 public schools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gooding County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Gooding County include: North Valley Academy vs. Gooding Elementary School, Gooding Elementary School vs. North Valley Academy, Wendell Middle School vs. Gooding High School
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