For the 2023 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 7,611 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID are Rigby Middle School, Rigby High School and Ririe Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 54% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Jefferson County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby Middle School
Math: 49% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 887 students
Rank: #22.
Rigby High School
Math: 42% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-3500
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,785 students
Rank: #33.
Ririe Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 1st West Street
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: PK-6
| 347 students
Rank: #44.
Ririe Junior/Senior High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: 7-12
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Farnsworth Middle School
Math: 46% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hamer Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2450 E 2100 N
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Hamer, ID 83425
(208) 662-5238
Grades: K-4
| 38 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
Rank: #88.
West Jefferson High School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 189 students
Rank: #99.
West Jefferson Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: 6-8
| 121 students
Rank: #1010.
Jefferson Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #1111.
Midway Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1212.
Harwood Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Grades: PK-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1313.
South Fork Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #1414.
Roberts Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #1515.
Cottonwood Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 619 students
Rank: #1616.
Rigby Virtual Academy
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1717.
Terreton Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1252 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4393
Grades: PK-6
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
125 North 1st West
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: PK
| 91 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson County, ID include Rigby Middle School, Rigby High School and Ririe Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson County, ID?
18 public schools are located in Jefferson County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, ID?
Jefferson County, ID public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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