The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

Bingham County

Idaho · Public K-12

Bingham County is a Idaho county whose public-school system spans 37 campuses and approximately 12,273 students. Median household income runs about $77,878. The level mix is 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools.

7-year change in Bingham County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
12,273
+1,829 (+18%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
37
+6 (+19%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
73%
was 71%
% Hispanic
19%
was 21%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
37
8 districts
Enrollment
12,273
NCES CCD
Median income
$77,878
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
44.6%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
17
5,838 students
Middle
8
2,494 students
High
11
3,640 students
Combined / other
1
301 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT
3,796 students · 8 districts in Bingham County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Bingham 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
77%
Hispanic
18%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
10%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
73%
Hispanic
19%
Black
0%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
Native American
5%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
21.8%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.4%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.1% under 18

Test scores in Bingham County

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

See all 26 schools in Bingham County ranked by score →

All schools (37)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SNAKE RIVER ONLINEBlackfootElementaryKG-081,750·
BLACKFOOT HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootHigh09-121,170·
SHELLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLShelleyHigh09-12800·
SNAKE RIVER HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootHigh09-12583·
MOUNTAIN VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOLBlackfootMiddle06-08526·
BLACKFOOT CHARTER COMMUNITYBlackfootElementaryPK-08433·
RIVERBEND ELEMENTARYBlackfootElementaryPK-05403·
DONALD J HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOLShelleyMiddle07-08391·
HAZEL STUART ELEMENTARY SCHOOLShelleyMiddle05-06373·
RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLShelleyElementary03-04364·
RIDGE CREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementaryPK-05359·
SUNRISE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLShelleyElementary01-02339·
FIRTH HIGH SCHOOLFirthHigh09-12305·
IDAHO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CHARTER SCHOOLBlackfootCombinedKG-09301·
SNAKE RIVER JR HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootMiddle07-08284·
BLACKFOOT HERITAGE SIXTH GRADEBlackfootMiddle06-06277·
ABERDEEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLAberdeenElementaryPK-05274·
RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementary02-03259·
SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOLBlackfootMiddle05-06258·
A W JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFirthElementaryPK-04256·
FIRTH MIDDLE SCHOOLFirthMiddle05-08247·
MORELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementaryPK-01238·
DONALD D STALKER ELEMENTARYBlackfootElementaryPK-05237·
GROVELAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementaryPK-05220·
ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOLAberdeenHigh09-12213·
WAPELLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementaryKG-05211·
DEAN GOODSELL ELEMENTARYShelleyElementaryPK-KG197·
SNAKE RIVER OPPORTUNITIES HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootHigh09-12150·
ROCKFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBlackfootElementary04-04145·
ABERDEEN MIDDLE SCHOOLAberdeenMiddle06-08138·
BLACKFOOT SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLINE JR/SR SCHOOLBlackfootHigh07-12138·
INDEPENDENCE ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootHigh07-12102·
FORT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFort HallElementaryPK-05101·
BINGHAM ACADEMYBlackfootHigh09-1268·
SNAKE RIVER OPPORTUNITIES ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLBlackfootHigh07-1263·
VAUGHN HUGIE FAMILY ED CENTERBlackfootElementaryPK-PK52·
SHELLEY WORK BASED ACADEMYShelleyHigh09-1248·

Cities in Bingham County

Blackfoot23 schoolsShelley7 schoolsAberdeen3 schoolsFirth3 schoolsFort Hall1 school

About Bingham County

In Idaho, Bingham County is a thinly populated county of about 49,664 residents. 37 public schools across the county serves about 12,273 students between them.

For perspective, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $77,878, roughly 22% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 13% noticeably above the Idaho median.

Looking at the level breakdown, Bingham County is built around 17 elementary schools (5,838 students), 8 middle schools (2,494), 11 high schools (3,640), and 1 combined or other schools.

The largest single district in Bingham County is BLACKFOOT DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 3,796 students.

Five-year track record. Total public-school enrollment in Bingham County has expanded 18% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 10,444 students to 12,273. Over that span, Bingham County opened 6 schools, going from 31 to 37.

On this page, the community for Bingham County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Bingham County?
Bingham County, Idaho has 37 public K-12 schools serving approximately 12,273 students.
How many high schools are in Bingham County?
Bingham County, Idaho has 11 public high schools, serving approximately 3,640 students.
How many middle schools are in Bingham County?
Bingham County, Idaho has 8 public middle schools, serving approximately 2,494 students.
How many elementary schools are in Bingham County?
Bingham County, Idaho has 17 public elementary schools, serving approximately 5,838 students.
What is the largest school district in Bingham County?
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT is the largest school district in Bingham County, serving approximately 3,796 students. The county contains 8 school districts overall.
What is the population of Bingham County?
Bingham County, Idaho has a population of approximately 49,664, with a median age of 35. About 29.1% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Bingham County?
Median household income in Bingham County is $77,878, above the Idaho average of $69,041. About 8.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Bingham County?
Approximately 21.8% of adults 25 and older in Bingham County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Bingham County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 44.6% of students in Bingham 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 Bingham County schools?
Across Bingham County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 23.9 to 1.

Bingham County school rankings

Largest schoolsAll rankings →
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data