Total enrollment
5,484
+93 (+2%) vs SY 2020-21
Cassia County
Idaho · Public K-12
Public K-12 schools in Cassia County number 17 per the most recent NCES data, averaging about 323 students per school. That works out to 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 6 high schools.
4-year change in Cassia County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
16
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Cassia County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,484 | #11 of 35 | #1,241 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 16 | #12 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.3:1 | #29 of 35 | #2,541 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 51.7% | #10 of 35 | #1,526 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 49.5% | #9 of 35 | #1,122 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.
Cassia County school rankings
Residents
25,483
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
17
1 districts
Enrollment
5,484
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$70,830
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
51.7%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
8
2,784 students
Middle
2
809 students
High
6
1,802 students
Combined / other
1
89 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT
5,484 students · 1 district in Cassia County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Cassia 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+
21.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.4%
civilian labor
Median age
33
30.9% under 18
Test scores in Cassia County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 14 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- RAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 69.8%
- OAKLEY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 61.8%
- DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 61.4%
- OAKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 61.1%
- DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 55.4%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- MINI-CASSIA ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY· 16.7%
- MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY· 24.6%
- WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY· 29.7%
- JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY· 40.1%
- BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL· 42.3%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BURLEY SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Burley | High | 09-12 | 1,031 | · |
| BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Burley | Middle | 07-08 | 560 | · |
| WHITE PINE ELEMENTARY | Burley | Elementary | PK-06 | 553 | · |
| JOHN V EVANS ELEMENTARY | Burley | Elementary | KG-06 | 543 | · |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW ELEMENTARY | Burley | Elementary | PK-06 | 471 | · |
| DECLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Declo | Elementary | PK-05 | 453 | · |
| DWORSHAK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Burley | Elementary | KG-06 | 402 | · |
| DECLO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL | Declo | High | 09-12 | 326 | · |
| DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL | Declo | Middle | 06-08 | 249 | · |
| OAKLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Oakley | Elementary | PK-06 | 188 | · |
| OAKLEY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Oakley | High | 07-12 | 179 | · |
| RAFT RIVER JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Malta | High | 07-12 | 154 | · |
| RAFT RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Malta | Elementary | PK-06 | 143 | · |
| CASSIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Burley | High | 07-12 | 112 | · |
| MINI-CASSIA ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMY | Burley | Combined | KG-12 | 89 | · |
| ALBION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Albion | Elementary | PK-05 | 31 | · |
| CASSIA REGIONAL TECHNICAL CENTER | Burley | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Cassia County
About Cassia County
In Idaho, Cassia County is a rural-scale county of about 25,483 residents. 17 public schools across the county educates about 5,484 students between them.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $70,830, roughly 21% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
In terms of grade levels, Cassia County covers 8 elementary schools (2,784 students), 2 middle schools (809), 6 high schools (1,802), and 1 combined or other schools.
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 5,484 students on its own.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 5,484 students, remained close to its prior level from the 5,391 reported in SY 2020-21.
On this page, the community for Cassia County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data