Total enrollment
1,056
+61 (+6%) vs SY 2020-21
Clearwater County
Idaho · Public K-12
Clearwater County, Idaho reports 7 public K-12 schools to NCES, set against a county population of about 9,012, with a mix of 3 elementary and 4 high.
4-year change in Clearwater County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Clearwater County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,056 | #35 of 35 | #2,718 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 6 | #34 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #11 of 35 | #1,887 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 48.0% | #15 of 35 | #1,721 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 25.6% | #24 of 35 | #1,946 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.
Residents
9,012
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
1 districts
Enrollment
1,056
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$60,000
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
48.0%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
3
463 students
Middle
0
schools
High
4
593 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT
1,056 students · 1 district in Clearwater County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Clearwater 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+
17.5%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.5%
civilian labor
Median age
52
14.9% under 18
Test scores in Clearwater County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- OROFINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 60.3%
- OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL· 56.1%
- TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL· 52.6%
- TIMBERLINE ELEMENTARY· 50.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OROFINO HIGH SCHOOL | Orofino | High | 07-12 | 360 | · |
| OROFINO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Orofino | Elementary | PK-06 | 356 | · |
| IDAHO YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY FALL | Pierce | High | 09-12 | 129 | · |
| TIMBERLINE HIGH SCHOOL | Weippe | High | 06-12 | 104 | · |
| TIMBERLINE ELEMENTARY | Weippe | Elementary | PK-05 | 92 | · |
| CAVENDISH-TEAKEAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lenore | Elementary | PK-06 | 15 | · |
| IDAHO YOUTH CHALLENGE ACADEMY SPRING | Pierce | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Clearwater County
About Clearwater County
Clearwater County is a rural-scale county of about 9,012 residents in Idaho. Its public-school system teaches approximately 1,056 students across 7 schools.
Looking at the wider area, census numbers show the median household earns about $60,000 a year, about 18% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 9%. That income level is 13% noticeably below the Idaho median.
On the level-by-level breakdown, Clearwater County comprises 3 elementary schools (463 students), and 4 high schools (593).
OROFINO JOINT DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,056 students across Clearwater County.
Trend over the past 4 years. Total public-school enrollment in Clearwater County has increased 6% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 995 students to 1,056.
On this page, the community for Clearwater County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. 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