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Shoshone County

Idaho · Public K-12

Shoshone County, Idaho hosts 7 public K-12 schools and around 1,549 students, averaging roughly 221 per campus. Kellogg Joint District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Shoshone County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,549
-86 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
-1 (-12%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
1,549
NCES CCD
Median income
$55,527
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
52.9%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
3
732 students
Middle
1
238 students
High
2
484 students
Combined / other
1
95 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT
957 students · 4 districts in Shoshone County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Shoshone 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
90%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
93%
Hispanic
3%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Two or more
2%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
12.7%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
5.3%
civilian labor
Median age
45
20.7% under 18

Test scores in Shoshone County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 6 schools in Shoshone County ranked by score →

All schools (7)

NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOLPinehurstElementaryPK-05430·
SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLOsburnElementaryPK-06294·
KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOLKelloggHigh09-12289·
KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOLKelloggMiddle06-08238·
WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOLWallaceHigh07-12195·
MULLAN SCHOOLSMullanCombinedPK-1295·
CALDER SCHOOLCalderElementaryKG-088·

Cities in Shoshone County

Kellogg2 schoolsCalder1 schoolMullan1 schoolOsburn1 schoolPinehurst1 schoolWallace1 school

About Shoshone County

In Idaho, Shoshone County is a sparse county of about 13,785 residents. 7 public schools across the county teaches about 1,549 students between them.

Looking at the wider area, census numbers show median household income runs near $55,527, roughly 13% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the federal-poverty share is near 8%. That income level is 20% noticeably below the Idaho median.

For a sense of the school types, Shoshone County comprises 3 elementary schools (732 students), 1 middle school (238), 2 high schools (484), and 1 combined or other schools.

KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 957 students on its own.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,549 students, declined 5% from the 1,635 reported in SY 2017-18. Shoshone County now counts 7 public schools, down from 8 in SY 2017-18.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Shoshone County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County, Idaho has 7 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,549 students.
How many high schools are in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County, Idaho has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 484 students.
How many middle schools are in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County, Idaho has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 238 students.
How many elementary schools are in Shoshone County?
Shoshone County, Idaho has 3 public elementary schools, serving approximately 732 students.
What is the largest school district in Shoshone County?
KELLOGG JOINT DISTRICT is the largest school district in Shoshone County, serving approximately 957 students. The county contains 4 school districts overall.
What is the population of Shoshone County?
Shoshone County, Idaho has a population of approximately 13,785, with a median age of 45. About 20.7% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Shoshone County?
Median household income in Shoshone County is $55,527, below the Idaho average of $69,041. About 8.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Shoshone County?
Approximately 12.7% of adults 25 and older in Shoshone County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Shoshone County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 52.9% of students in Shoshone County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Shoshone County schools?
Across Shoshone County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 13.9 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data