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CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
17
Schools
5,561
Students
$9,801
Per-Pupil Spend
-32% nat'l
43.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-9pp vs nat'l
86.7%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 5,561 students across 17 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.7% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,801 is below the national average for a US public school district. 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 48/100.

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All Schools (17)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BURLEY JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL07–08550
DECLO JR HIGH SCHOOL06–08279
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
MINI-CASSIA ONLINE LEARNING ACADEMYKG–1236
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,801-32% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
13%
State
63.5%
Local (property tax)
13.3%
Federal
23.2%

State funding accounts for 63% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
17
Schools
5,561
Students
43%
Free Lunch
$10K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.7%
Opportunity Score48/100
StateIdaho →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 17 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,801, spending is 32% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT has 17 public schools, serving a total of 5,561 students.
What is the graduation rate for CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 86.7%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spend per student?
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT spends $9,801 per pupil — 32% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
43% of students in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
No, CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serve?
CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT?
The median opportunity score across schools in CASSIA COUNTY JOINT DISTRICT is 48/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.