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Boundary County

Idaho · Public K-12

Boundary County is one of Idaho's public-school counties, with 7 schools serving about 1,455 students (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high). Median household income in the county is roughly $67,237.

4-year change in Boundary County

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,455
+133 (+10%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Boundary County ranks

Among counties
MeasureThis countyIn IdahoIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,455#32 of 35#2,509 of 2,745
Number of schools
ranked most first
6#33 of 35N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
19.1:1#27 of 35#2,528 of 2,655
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
39.3%#27 of 35#2,131 of 2,526
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
23.2%#28 of 35#2,014 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.
Residents
13,172
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
2 districts
Enrollment
1,455
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$67,237
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
39.3%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
5
698 students
Middle
1
336 students
High
1
421 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT
1,455 students · 2 districts in Boundary County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Boundary 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
6%
Black
0%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
87%
Hispanic
6%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
4%
Native American
2%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
24.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
44
23.3% under 18

Test scores in Boundary County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 5 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 5 schools in Boundary County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
BONNERS FERRY HIGH SCHOOLBonners FerryHigh09-12421·
VALLEY VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBonners FerryElementaryPK-05398·
BOUNDARY COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOLBonners FerryMiddle06-08336·
MOUNT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLBonners FerryElementaryKG-05122·
BOUNDARY COUNTY ONLINE SCHOOLNaplesElementaryKG-08105·
NAPLES ELEMENTARY SCHOOLNaplesElementaryKG-0573·
NORTH IDAHO CLASSICAL ACADEMYBonners FerryElementaryM-M··

Cities in Boundary County

Bonners Ferry5 schoolsNaples2 schools

About Boundary County

Boundary County is a compact Idaho county of about 13,172 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,455 students.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $67,237, 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the federal-poverty share is near 12%.

On the school-mix side, Boundary County covers 5 elementary schools (698 students), 1 middle school (336), and 1 high school (421).

BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,455 students across Boundary County.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment rose 10%: 1,322 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,455 in SY 2024-25. Over that span, Boundary County opened 1 school, going from 5 to 6.

On allk12, the community for Boundary 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 public schools are in Boundary County?
Boundary County, Idaho has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,455 students.
How many high schools are in Boundary County?
Boundary County, Idaho has 1 public high school, serving approximately 421 students.
How many middle schools are in Boundary County?
Boundary County, Idaho has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 336 students.
How many elementary schools are in Boundary County?
Boundary County, Idaho has 5 public elementary schools, serving approximately 698 students.
What is the largest school district in Boundary County?
BOUNDARY COUNTY DISTRICT is the largest school district in Boundary County, serving approximately 1,455 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
What is the population of Boundary County?
Boundary County, Idaho has a population of approximately 13,172, with a median age of 44. About 23.3% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Boundary County?
Median household income in Boundary County is $67,237, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 12.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Boundary County?
Approximately 24.0% of adults 25 and older in Boundary County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Boundary County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 39.3% of students in Boundary 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 Boundary County schools?
Across Boundary County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 20.8 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data