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Bannock County

Idaho · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Bannock County clocks in around 14,358 students across 37 schools (22 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high).

4-year change in Bannock County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
14,358
-144 (-1%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
35
+1 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Bannock County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn IdahoIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
14,358#6 of 35#623 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
35#7 of 35N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.8:1#26 of 35#2,516 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
43.9%#20 of 35#1,927 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
40.2%#17 of 35#1,475 of 2,707
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Bannock County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
Residents
89,454
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
7 districts
Enrollment
14,358
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$66,499
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
43.9%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
22
6,477 students
Middle
6
3,042 students
High
7
4,354 students
Combined / other
2
485 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
POCATELLO DISTRICT
11,448 students · 7 districts in Bannock County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bannock County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
83%
Hispanic
10%
Black
1%
Asian
2%
Two or more
7%
Native American
3%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
76%
Hispanic
13%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
1%
Bachelor's+
30.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.3%
civilian labor
Median age
35
25.1% under 18

Test scores in Bannock County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 26 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 26 schools in Bannock County ranked by score →

All schools (37)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
HIGHLAND HIGH SCHOOLPocatelloHigh09-121,456·
POCATELLO HIGH SCHOOLPocatelloHigh09-121,281·
CENTURY HIGH SCHOOLPocatelloHigh09-121,068·
FRANKLIN MIDDLE SCHOOLPocatelloMiddle06-08718·
IRVING MIDDLE SCHOOLPocatelloMiddle06-08702·
HAWTHORNE MIDDLE SCHOOLPocatelloMiddle06-08612·
ALAMEDA MIDDLE SCHOOLPocatelloMiddle06-08572·
CONNOR ACADEMYChubbuckElementaryKG-05534·
TYHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryPK-05511·
INDIAN HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05497·
GEM PREP: POCATELLO SCHOOLChubbackCombinedKG-12476·
CLAUDE A WILCOX ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05464·
GATE CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05425·
CHUBBUCK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChubbuckElementaryPK-05421·
LEWIS & CLARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05401·
JEFFERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryPK-05359·
RULON M ELLIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLChubbuckElementaryPK-05352·
POCATELLO COMMUNITY CHARTERPocatelloElementaryPK-08328·
SYRINGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryPK-05321·
MARSH VALLEY HIGH SCHOOLArimoHigh09-12303·
GREENACRES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05286·
ALPINE ACADEMYChubbuckMiddle06-08272·
MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLMccammonElementaryPK-06268·
EDAHOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05258·
WASHINGTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05242·
TENDOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryKG-05221·
INKOM ELEMENTARY SCHOOLInkomElementaryPK-06210·
MARSH VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOLArimoMiddle07-08166·
LINCOLN PRESCHOOL CENTERPocatelloElementaryPK-06153·
Shoshone-Bannock SchoolPocatelloHigh06-12127·
NEW HORIZON HIGH SCHOOLPocatelloHigh09-12119·
CHIEF TAHGEE ELEMENTARY ACADEMYFort HallElementaryKG-07109·
DOWNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLDowneyElementaryPK-0675·
LAVA ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLava Hot SpringsElementaryPK-0642·
POCATELLO JUVENILE DETENTIONPocatelloCombined01-129·
PORTNEUF VALLEY TECHNICAL AND CAREER CENTERPocatelloHigh09-120·
KINPORT MIDDLE SCHOOLPocatelloElementaryM-M··

Cities in Bannock County

Pocatello25 schoolsChubbuck4 schoolsArimo2 schoolsChubback1 schoolDowney1 schoolFort Hall1 schoolInkom1 schoolLava Hot Springs1 schoolMccammon1 school

About Bannock County

In Idaho, Bannock County is a medium-population county of about 89,454 residents. 37 public schools across the county educates about 14,358 students between them.

In context, census numbers show the median household earns about $66,499 a year, 31% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 8%.

For a sense of the school types, Bannock County covers 22 elementary schools (6,477 students), 6 middle schools (3,042), 7 high schools (4,354), and 2 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Bannock County is POCATELLO DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 11,448 students.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 14,358 students, remained close to its prior level from the 14,502 reported in SY 2020-21. Over that span, Bannock County gained 1 school, going from 34 to 35.

On this page, the community for Bannock County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Bannock County?
There are 37 public K-12 schools in Bannock County, Idaho, with a combined enrollment of about 14,358.
How many high schools are in Bannock County?
Bannock County, Idaho has 7 public high schools, serving approximately 4,354 students.
How many middle schools are in Bannock County?
Bannock County, Idaho has 6 public middle schools, serving approximately 3,042 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bannock County?
Bannock County, Idaho has 22 public elementary schools, serving approximately 6,477 students.
What is the largest school district in Bannock County?
POCATELLO DISTRICT is the largest school district in Bannock County, serving approximately 11,448 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Bannock County?
Bannock County, Idaho has a population of approximately 89,454, with a median age of 35. About 25.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Bannock County?
Median household income in Bannock County is $66,499, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 7.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bannock County?
Approximately 30.6% of adults 25 and older in Bannock County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bannock County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 43.9% of students in Bannock County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Bannock County schools?
Across Bannock County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 19.4 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data