Total enrollment
5,240
+77 (+1%) vs SY 2020-21
Nez Perce County
Idaho · Public K-12
Nez Perce County is a Idaho county whose public-school system spans 20 schools and approximately 5,240 students. Median household income runs about $72,599. By grade band, the county runs 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools.
4-year change in Nez Perce County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
18
+2 (+13%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Nez Perce County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,240 | #12 of 35 | #1,289 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 18 | #11 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.8:1 | #10 of 35 | #1,708 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 34.2% | #30 of 35 | #2,293 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.0% | #20 of 35 | #1,588 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.
Nez Perce County school rankings
Residents
42,697
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
20
6 districts
Enrollment
5,240
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$72,599
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
34.2%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
11
2,387 students
Middle
2
1,108 students
High
5
1,640 students
Combined / other
2
105 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT
4,479 students · 6 districts in Nez Perce County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Nez Perce 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+
27.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.6%
civilian labor
Median age
41
21.2% under 18
Test scores in Nez Perce County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 12 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 71.8%
- SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL· 63.8%
- JENIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL· 59.7%
- ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 59.7%
- WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 56.1%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- CULDESAC SCHOOL· 29.3%
- LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL· 35.6%
- PINECREST ACADEMY OF LEWISTON· 41.1%
- CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 43.0%
- WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 44.0%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEWISTON HIGH SCHOOL | Lewiston | High | 09-12 | 1,288 | · |
| JENIFER MIDDLE SCHOOL | Lewiston | Middle | 06-08 | 561 | · |
| SACAJAWEA MIDDLE SCHOOL | Lewiston | Middle | 06-08 | 547 | · |
| CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-05 | 358 | · |
| WHITMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | PK-05 | 332 | · |
| CAMELOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-05 | 310 | · |
| MCGHEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-05 | 259 | · |
| ORCHARDS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-05 | 257 | · |
| LAPWAI MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL | Lapwai | High | 06-12 | 246 | · |
| MCSORLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-05 | 242 | · |
| LAPWAI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lapwai | Elementary | PK-05 | 230 | · |
| WEBSTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Lewiston | Elementary | PK-05 | 214 | · |
| PINECREST ACADEMY OF LEWISTON | Lewiston | Elementary | KG-06 | 149 | · |
| TAMMANY HIGH SCHOOL | Lewiston | High | 09-12 | 106 | · |
| CULDESAC SCHOOL | Culdesac | Combined | PK-12 | 100 | · |
| PECK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Peck | Elementary | PK-06 | 34 | · |
| REGION 2 JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Lewiston | Combined | 03-12 | 5 | · |
| NEZ PERCE TRIBE HEAD START | Lapwai | Elementary | PK-PK | 2 | · |
| A Neil DeAtley Career Technical Education Center | Lewiston | High | 09-12 | 0 | · |
| JCC - LEWISTON | Lewiston | High | 06-12 | 0 | · |
Cities in Nez Perce County
About Nez Perce County
Nez Perce County is a rural-scale county of about 42,697 residents in Idaho. Its public-school system hosts approximately 5,240 students across 20 schools.
In context, census numbers show typical household earnings sit around $72,599, about 27% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 5% above the Idaho median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Nez Perce County consists of 11 elementary schools (2,387 students), 2 middle schools (1,108), 5 high schools (1,640), and 2 combined or other schools.
The largest single district in Nez Perce County is LEWISTON INDEPENDENT DISTRICT, which alone enrolls about 4,479 students.
Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment remained close to its prior level: 5,163 students in SY 2020-21 versus 5,240 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 16 to 18 across the same 4-year window.
On allk12, the community for Nez Perce County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data