Top Rankings
Payette Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,274 students in Payette Joint School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Payette Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% 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
1,274 Students
314,729 Students
# Teachers
75 Teachers
17,458 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Payette Joint School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 172 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
41%
Graduation Rate
77%
81.1%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.9%
16.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.44
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
36%
21%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
60%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,246 is higher than the state median of $11,927. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,533 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$3,754 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$3,545 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,246
$11,927
Spending / Student
$11,533
$11,263
Best Payette Joint School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Payette Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 North 5th Street
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3241
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Payette Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1320 3rd Avenue North
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3379
Gr: PK-4 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Payette High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 6th Avenue South
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-3327
Gr: 9-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Mccain Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 North Iowa Avenue
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Payette, ID 83661
(208) 642-4122
Gr: 5-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,274 students.
What is the rank of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District is ranked #151 out of 170 school districts in Idaho (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Payette Joint School District?
60% of Payette Joint School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Payette Joint School District?
Payette Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Payette Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,533 is higher than the state median of $11,263. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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