Total enrollment
1,657
+240 (+17%) vs SY 2017-18
Valley County
Idaho · Public K-12
Valley County, Idaho hosts 8 public K-12 schools and around 1,657 students, averaging roughly 207 per campus. Mccall-Donnelly Joint School District runs the largest share. That works out to 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high schools.
7-year change in Valley County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
8
+1 (+14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
88%
was 90%
% Hispanic
8%
was 7%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
12,389
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
8
3 districts
Enrollment
1,657
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$76,078
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
28.1%
Below Idaho avg
Elementary
4
738 students
Middle
1
331 students
High
3
588 students
Combined / other
0
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT
1,374 students · 3 districts in Valley County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Valley 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+
40.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.8%
civilian labor
Median age
47
18.8% under 18
Test scores in Valley County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 6 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 5 schools (ELA)
- PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL· 79.3%
- BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY· 74.9%
- DONNELLY ELEMENTARY· 67.1%
- CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 63.3%
- CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 44.2%
Lowest 5 schools (ELA)
- MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL· 40.8%
- CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL· 44.2%
- CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL· 63.3%
- DONNELLY ELEMENTARY· 67.1%
- BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY· 74.9%
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCCALL-DONNELLY HIGH SCHOOL | Mccall | High | 09-12 | 447 | · |
| BARBARA R MORGAN ELEMENTARY | Mccall | Elementary | PK-05 | 411 | · |
| PAYETTE LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL | Mccall | Middle | 06-08 | 331 | · |
| DONNELLY ELEMENTARY | Donnelly | Elementary | PK-05 | 156 | · |
| CASCADE JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Cascade | High | 06-12 | 112 | · |
| CASCADE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Cascade | Elementary | PK-05 | 103 | · |
| MOUNTAIN COMMUNITY SCHOOL | Donnelly | Elementary | KG-08 | 68 | · |
| HEARTLAND HIGH SCHOOL | Mccall | High | 09-12 | 29 | · |
Cities in Valley County
About Valley County
In Idaho, Valley County is a low-population county of about 12,389 residents. 8 public schools across the county enrolls about 1,657 students between them.
Looking at the broader picture, census numbers show median household income runs near $76,078, 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 5% of residents live below the federal poverty line. That income level is 10% noticeably above the Idaho median.
On the school-mix side, Valley County spans 4 elementary schools (738 students), 1 middle school (331), and 3 high schools (588).
MCCALL-DONNELLY JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 1,374 students across Valley County.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Valley County has expanded 17% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,417 students to 1,657. The school count climbed from 7 to 8 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Valley County discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
Valley County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data