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TWIN FALLS DISTRICT

Idaho · Public School District
18
Schools
9,352
Students
$9,202
Per-Pupil Spend
-36% nat'l
34.7%
Free Lunch Rate
-18pp vs nat'l
84.9%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

TWIN FALLS DISTRICT is a public school district in Idaho serving 9,352 students across 18 schools. It includes 10 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 84.9% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $9,202 is below the national average for a US public school district. 35% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

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All Schools (18)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
BRIDGE ACADEMY07–0855
ROBERT STUART MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08765
SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08625
VERA C O'LEARY MIDDLE SCHOOL06–08783
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
CANYON RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL09–121,409
MAGIC VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL09–12166
TWIN FALLS HIGH SCHOOL09–121,286
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
SNAKE RIVER JUVENILE DETENTION01–127
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$9,202-36% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
60%
19%
State
59.8%
Local (property tax)
19.4%
Federal
20.8%

State funding accounts for 60% 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
18
Schools
9,352
Students
35%
Free Lunch
$9K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate84.9%
Opportunity Score—
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School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 18 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $9,202, spending is 36% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% 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 TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT has 18 public schools, serving a total of 9,352 students.
What is the graduation rate for TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?
The graduation rate is 84.9%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does TWIN FALLS DISTRICT spend per student?
TWIN FALLS DISTRICT spends $9,202 per pupil — 36% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?
35% of students in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in TWIN FALLS DISTRICT?
No, TWIN FALLS DISTRICT does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does TWIN FALLS DISTRICT serve?
TWIN FALLS 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.