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BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
8
Schools
3,312
Students
$18,246
Per-Pupil Spend
+27% nat'l
27.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-25pp vs nat'l
84.4%
Graduation Rate
-2.1pp vs nat'l
District Overview

BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 3,312 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.4% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,246 is above average for a US public school district. 27% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
WOOD RIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08568
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL09–1251
WOOD RIVER HIGH SCHOOL09–12986
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
CAREY PUBLIC SCHOOLPK–12254
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,246+27% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
36%
57%
State
36.4%
Local (property tax)
56.8%
Federal
6.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (57%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,312
Students
27%
Free Lunch
$18K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.4%
Opportunity Score
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,246 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT?
BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,312 students.
What is the graduation rate for BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.4%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT spend per student?
BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT spends $18,246 per pupil — 27% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT?
27% of students in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT?
No, BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT serve?
BLAINE COUNTY DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.