Jefferson County Joint School District

3850 E 300 N
Rigby, ID 83442-5422
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Jefferson County Joint School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,706 students in Jefferson County Joint 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 Jefferson County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 55% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (ID)
# Schools
12 Schools
808 Schools
# Students
6,706 Students
315,693 Students
# Teachers
341 Teachers
17,770 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Jefferson County Joint 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 82% has decreased from 84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (ID)
#53 out of 173 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Jefferson County Joint   School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Jefferson County Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jefferson County Joint   School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
41%
82%
80%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Jefferson County Joint   School District and public school graduation rate of Idaho by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.43
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,431 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
3,430 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
762 Students
62,724 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
16 Students
3,729 Students
% Black Students
n/a
1%
# White Students
5,723 Students
230,541 Students
% White Students
85%
73%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
1,059 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
173 Students
10,792 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
96
4,108
# Students in K Grade:
424
20,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
495
22,594
# Students in 2nd Grade:
434
23,529
# Students in 3rd Grade:
524
23,643
# Students in 4th Grade:
489
23,790
# Students in 5th Grade:
524
24,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
522
24,172
# Students in 7th Grade:
497
24,606
# Students in 8th Grade:
506
24,908
# Students in 9th Grade:
572
25,461
# Students in 10th Grade:
561
25,794
# Students in 11th Grade:
538
24,843
# Students in 12th Grade:
524
23,629
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $8,061 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,185. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $7,109 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (ID)
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$3,215 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Jefferson County Joint   School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$48 MM
$2,956 MM
This chart displays total spending of Jefferson County Joint   School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$8,061
$10,185
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Jefferson County Joint   School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$7,109
$9,364
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Jefferson County Joint   School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Idaho by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Jefferson County Joint School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 9-12
| 2,088 students
Rank: #22.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 6-8
| 938 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #55.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Grades: PK-5
| 183 students
Rank: #66.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #77.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Grades: K-5
| 654 students
Rank: #88.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #99.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Grades: PK-5
| 421 students
Rank: #1010.
Rigby Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 107 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
Grades: PK
| 96 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,706 students.
What is the rank of Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District is ranked #53 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County Joint School District?
85% of Jefferson County Joint School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jefferson County Joint School District?
Jefferson County Joint School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 18:1.
What is Jefferson County Joint School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $7,109 is less than the state median of $9,364. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in ID)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education

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