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JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
12
Schools
6,770
Students
$8,419
Per-Pupil Spend
-41% nat'l
28.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-23pp vs nat'l
86.5%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 6,770 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.5% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $8,419 is below the national average for a US public school district. 29% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
COTTONWOOD ELEMENTARYKG–05626
HARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05401
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLKG–05563
MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05458
RIGBY VIRTUAL ACADEMYKG–080
ROBERTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05188
SOUTH FORK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPK–05737
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
FARNSWORTH MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08635
RIGBY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08935
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON HIGH SCHOOL06–12100
RIGBY HIGH SCHOOL09–122,038
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
JEFFERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT 251 EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTERPK–PK89
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$8,419-41% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
18%
State
66.5%
Local (property tax)
18.1%
Federal
15.4%

State funding accounts for 67% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
6,770
Students
29%
Free Lunch
$8K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $8,419, spending is 41% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has 12 public schools, serving a total of 6,770 students.
What is the graduation rate for JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spends $8,419 per pupil — 41% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
29% of students in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in JEFFERSON COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is 49/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.