Top Rankings
Gooding Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,189 students in Gooding Joint 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 Gooding Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
4 Schools
799 Schools
# Students
1,189 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Gooding Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 170 school districts in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#80 out of 172 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
41%
Graduation Rate
87%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)0.1%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.44
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 2002–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
43%
21%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
1%
% White
55%
72%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,161 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,184 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,754 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$15 MM
$3,545 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,161
$11,927
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,184
$11,263
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Gooding Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,189 students.
What is the rank of Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District is ranked #79 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Idaho school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding Joint School District?
55% of Gooding Joint School District students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Gooding Joint School District?
Gooding Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Gooding Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,184 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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