Total enrollment
1,549
+50 (+3%) vs SY 2020-21
Shoshone County
Idaho · Public K-12
Shoshone County, Idaho hosts 7 public K-12 schools and around 1,549 students, averaging roughly 221 per school. Kellogg Joint District runs the largest share. By level, that breaks down as 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
4-year change in Shoshone County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Shoshone County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Idaho | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,549 | #30 of 35 | #2,452 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 7 | #31 of 35 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.0:1 | #2 of 35 | #916 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 52.9% | #9 of 35 | #1,483 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 14.1% | #34 of 35 | #2,376 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
13,785
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
7
4 districts
Enrollment
1,549
students · 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
School enrollment
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%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 60.0%
- WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 59.6%
- KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL· 50.0%
- PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.2%
- KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL· 34.7%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- MULLAN SCHOOLS· 33.3%
- KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL· 34.7%
- PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 39.2%
- KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL· 50.0%
- WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 59.6%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Pinehurst | Elementary | PK-05 | 430 | · |
| SILVER HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Osburn | Elementary | PK-06 | 294 | · |
| KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL | Kellogg | High | 09-12 | 289 | · |
| KELLOGG MIDDLE SCHOOL | Kellogg | Middle | 06-08 | 238 | · |
| WALLACE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Wallace | High | 07-12 | 195 | · |
| MULLAN SCHOOLS | Mullan | Combined | PK-12 | 95 | · |
| CALDER SCHOOL | Calder | Elementary | KG-08 | 8 | · |
Cities in Shoshone County
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 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,549 students, climbed 3% from the 1,499 reported in SY 2020-21.
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
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data