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 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Idaho.
51±¬ÁÏs in Jefferson County Joint School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), 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
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jefferson County Joint School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 172 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 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#50 out of 172 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Graduation Rate
84%
80%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.43
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
12%
20%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
85%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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.
Total Revenue
$54 MM
$3,215 MM
Spending
$48 MM
$2,956 MM
Revenue / Student
$8,061
$10,185
Spending / Student
$7,109
$9,364
Best Jefferson County Joint School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farnsworth Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Rigby High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 9-12 | 2,088 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rigby Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
290 N 3800 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 6-8 | 938 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
306 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-0758
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
South Fork Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
327 N 4100 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7085
Gr: PK-5 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Cottonwood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3955 East 200 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 332-6800
Gr: K-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
623 N 3500 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-8604
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
682 N 2858 E
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Roberts, ID 83444
(208) 228-3111
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Harwood Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
200 West 3rd North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7613
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
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
Gr: K-8
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 #49 out of 172 school districts in Idaho (top 30%) 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: 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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