Blaine County District School District
School District · Hailey, Idaho
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
8
4 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Enrollment
3,234
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.9:1
Evaluating Blaine County District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Blaine County District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ernest Hemingway Steam School
Ketchum · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wood River Middle School
Hailey · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Carey Public School
Carey · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#35 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,043
+$7,984 vs Idaho median
District size
3,234 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Blaine County District ranks #35 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Blaine County District's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ernest Hemingway Steam School (8.7/10), Wood River Middle School (7.0/10), and Carey Public School (7.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.7/10 despite 18% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Blaine County District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Blaine County District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ernest Hemingway Steam School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Wood River Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Carey Public School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Wood River High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Bellevue Elementary School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 6 | Alturas Elementary School | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Hailey Elementary School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Silver Creek High School | 5.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Blaine County District
Blaine County District is a Hailey, Idaho school district serving 8 schools.The district educates 3,234 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.9:1. District-level spending was $19,043 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Blaine County District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ernest Hemingway Steam School, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Blaine County District students show an average math proficiency of 53.0% and ELA proficiency of 63.6%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Blaine County District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Blaine County District with test data.
Schools in Blaine County District
8 schoolsElementary Schools4
Middle Schools1
High Schools2
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Hailey
- Total Enrollment
- 3,234
- Teachers (FTE)
- 271
- District spending per student
- $19,043NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blaine County District?
Blaine County District has 8 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Blaine County District?
The average composite rating for Blaine County District is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Blaine County District?
Blaine County District's district-level spending was $19,043 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Blaine County District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Blaine County District is 11.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Blaine County District?
Ernest Hemingway Steam School is the highest-rated school in Blaine County District with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Blaine County District?
Across schools in Blaine County District with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 63.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Blaine County District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Blaine County District has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 8 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Idaho by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 63.6%
How we rate schools
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Compare Blaine County District with neighboring districts in the state.
- Joint School District No. 2 (61)
- Boise Independent District (52)
- Bonneville Joint District (26)
- Nampa School District (26)
- Pocatello District (24)
- Idaho Falls District (22)
- Coeur D'alene District (20)
- Twin Falls District (18)
- Cassia County Joint District (17)
- Lake Pend Oreille School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Blackfoot District (12)
- Jefferson County Joint District (12)
- Lakeland District (12)
- Madison District (12)
- Post Falls District (12)
- Caldwell District (11)
- Kuna Joint District (11)
- Minidoka County Joint District (11)
- Emmett Independent District (9)
- Mountain Home District (9)
- Snake River District (9)
- Fremont County Joint District (8)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Idaho Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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