Total enrollment
12,273
+1,699 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Bingham County
Idaho · Public K-12
Bingham County is a Idaho county whose public-school system spans 37 schools and approximately 12,273 students. Median household income runs about $77,878. The level mix is 17 elementary, 8 middle, and 11 high schools.
4-year change in Bingham County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
37
+5 (+16%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Bingham County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 12,273 | #7 of 35 | #701 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 37 | #6 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.3:1 | #28 of 35 | #2,540 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 44.6% | #18 of 35 | #1,890 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 43.3% | #15 of 35 | #1,365 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.
Bingham County school rankings
Residents
49,664
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
37
8 districts
Enrollment
12,273
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- RIVERVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 70.9%
- ABERDEEN HIGH SCHOOL· 65.9%
- SHELLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 58.4%
- DONALD J HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL· 58.2%
- SNAKE RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL· 57.0%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
Cities in Bingham County
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 16% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 10,574 students to 12,273. Over that span, Bingham County opened 5 schools, going from 32 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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data