Total enrollment
3,230
-58 (-2%) vs SY 2020-21
Blaine County
Idaho · Public K-12
Public schools in Blaine County, Idaho total 9, with combined enrollment of about 3,230 students against a county population of 24,951. That breaks down as 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in Blaine County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Blaine County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 3,230 | #19 of 35 | #1,767 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #20 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #1 of 35 | #583 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 39.4% | #25 of 35 | #2,124 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 53.2% | #3 of 35 | #946 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.
Blaine County school rankings
Residents
24,951
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
2 districts
Enrollment
3,230
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$92,566
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.4%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
5
1,518 students
Middle
1
467 students
High
2
973 students
Combined / other
1
272 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT
3,102 students · 2 districts in Blaine County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Blaine 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+
48.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.0%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.1%
civilian labor
Median age
46
19.2% under 18
Test scores in Blaine County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 7 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SYRINGA MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL· 91.3%
- CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL· 58.5%
- ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL· 58.5%
- WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL· 47.0%
- WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL· 45.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 28.6%
- HAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 41.1%
- WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL· 45.2%
- WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL· 47.0%
- CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL· 58.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL | Hailey | High | 09-12 | 922 | · |
| WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Hailey | Middle | 06-08 | 467 | · |
| ALTURAS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hailey | Elementary | PK-05 | 445 | · |
| ERNEST HEMINGWAY STEAM SCHOOL | Ketchum | Elementary | PK-08 | 431 | · |
| HAILEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Hailey | Elementary | PK-05 | 291 | · |
| CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOL | Carey | Combined | PK-12 | 272 | · |
| BELLEVUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Bellevue | Elementary | PK-05 | 223 | · |
| SYRINGA MOUNTAIN CHARTER SCHOOL | Hailey | Elementary | KG-08 | 128 | · |
| SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL | Hailey | High | 09-12 | 51 | · |
Cities in Blaine County
About Blaine County
Blaine County is a small county of about 24,951 residents in Idaho. Its public-school system teaches approximately 3,230 students across 9 schools.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $92,566 a year, roughly 48% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 34% meaningfully above the Idaho median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Blaine County comprises 5 elementary schools (1,518 students), 1 middle school (467), 2 high schools (973), and 1 combined or other schools.
BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 3,102 students across Blaine County.
Over the past 4-year window. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 3,288 students in SY 2020-21 versus 3,230 in SY 2024-25.
Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Blaine County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data