Total enrollment
1,699
+70 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
Power County
Idaho · Public K-12
Power County serves about 1,699 K-12 students across 7 public schools, an average of roughly 243 students per campus. The level mix is 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
7-year change in Power County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
50%
was 51%
% Hispanic
48%
was 46%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
3 districts
Enrollment
1,699
NCES CCD
Median income
$61,146
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
63.5%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
3
725 students
Middle
1
333 students
High
2
474 students
Combined / other
1
167 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT
1,514 students · 3 districts in Power County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Power 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+
15.3%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.6%
civilian labor
Median age
35
29.8% under 18
Test scores in Power County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 4 schools (ELA)
- ROCKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL· 67.0%
- J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 49.4%
- WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL· 45.6%
- AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL· 32.5%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL | American Falls | High | 09-12 | 436 | · |
| HILLCREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | American Falls | Elementary | PK-02 | 357 | · |
| J.R. SIMPLOT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | American Falls | Elementary | 03-05 | 350 | · |
| WILLIAM THOMAS MIDDLE SCHOOL | American Falls | Middle | 06-08 | 333 | · |
| ROCKLAND PUBLIC SCHOOL | Rockland | Combined | PK-12 | 167 | · |
| AMERICAN FALLS ACADEMY | American Falls | High | 06-12 | 38 | · |
| ARBON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Arbon | Elementary | KG-06 | 18 | · |
Cities in Power County
About Power County
Power County is a small Idaho county of about 8,133 residents, home to 7 public schools and roughly 1,699 students.
Zooming out, census numbers show the median household earns about $61,146 a year, roughly 15% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 8% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 11% noticeably below the Idaho median.
In terms of grade levels, Power County comprises 3 elementary schools (725 students), 1 middle school (333), 2 high schools (474), and 1 combined or other schools.
AMERICAN FALLS JOINT DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,514 students across Power County.
Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,699 students, rose 4% from the 1,629 reported in SY 2017-18.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Power 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