Top Rankings
Blaine County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,312 students in Blaine County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
Public Schools in Blaine County School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
8 Schools
805 Schools
# Students
3,312 Students
317,583 Students
# Teachers
268 Teachers
17,449 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Blaine County 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 86% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#55 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
41%
Graduation Rate
86%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.42
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,426 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,536 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
1,487 Students
61,230 Students
% Hispanic Students
45%
19%
# Black Students
4 Students
3,562 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
1,703 Students
234,150 Students
% White Students
51%
74%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
1,058 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
92 Students
10,647 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
103
3,716
# Students in K Grade:
200
22,067
# Students in 1st Grade:
203
23,281
# Students in 2nd Grade:
215
23,536
# Students in 3rd Grade:
245
23,640
# Students in 4th Grade:
229
23,896
# Students in 5th Grade:
237
23,838
# Students in 6th Grade:
232
24,320
# Students in 7th Grade:
250
24,795
# Students in 8th Grade:
278
25,258
# Students in 9th Grade:
275
26,027
# Students in 10th Grade:
290
25,626
# Students in 11th Grade:
274
23,979
# Students in 12th Grade:
281
23,604
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,595 is higher than the state median of $10,125. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,488 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$58 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,595
$10,125
Spending / Student
$17,488
$9,308
Best Blaine County School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
111 8th Street West
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Ketchum, ID 83340
(208) 578-5050
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #22.
Carey Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #33.
Wood River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 2nd Avenue North
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 568 students
Rank: #44.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Grades: 9-12
| 51 students
Rank: #55.
Bellevue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 North 5th Street
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 578-5080
Grades: PK-5
| 211 students
Rank: #66.
Wood River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: #77.
Hailey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
520 South 1st Avenue
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 788-3091
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1111 Woodside Elementary Lane
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5090
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blaine County School District?
Blaine County School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,312 students.
What is the rank of Blaine County School District?
Blaine County School District is ranked #55 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County School District?
51% of Blaine County School District students are White, 45% 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 Blaine County School District?
Blaine County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Blaine County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,488 is higher than the state median of $9,308. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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