Jefferson County Joint District School District
School District · Rigby, Idaho
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
11
6 elem, 2 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,045
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
Evaluating Jefferson County Joint District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Jefferson County Joint 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.
Farnsworth Middle School
Rigby · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Rigby Middle School
Rigby · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cottonwood Elementary
Rigby · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Idaho rank
#61 of 98
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Idaho avg
Per-pupil spending
$8,045
$3,014 vs Idaho median
District size
6,706 students
Much larger than Idaho median
The short answer
Jefferson County Joint District ranks #61 of 98 Idaho districts by overall school rating. Jefferson County Joint District's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Farnsworth Middle School (8.9/10), Rigby Middle School (8.4/10), and Cottonwood Elementary (7.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.9/10 despite 34% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.3 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 Jefferson County Joint District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Jefferson County Joint District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farnsworth Middle School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Rigby Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cottonwood Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Jefferson Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Rigby High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 6 | South Fork Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Roberts Elementary School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Midway Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 9 | Harwood Elementary School | 4.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Jefferson High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Jefferson County Joint District
Jefferson County Joint District is a Rigby, Idaho school district serving 11 schools. The district educates 6,706 students with a student-teacher ratio of 19.3:1. The district invests $8,045 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Jefferson County Joint District demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Farnsworth Middle School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Jefferson County Joint District students show an average math proficiency of 49.6% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Jefferson County Joint District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Jefferson County Joint District with test data.
Schools in Jefferson County Joint District
11 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 2
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Idaho
- City
- Rigby
- Total Enrollment
- 6,706
- Teachers (FTE)
- 347
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Jefferson County Joint District?
Jefferson County Joint District has 11 schools in total — 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Jefferson County Joint District?
The average composite rating for Jefferson County Joint District is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Jefferson County Joint District?
Jefferson County Joint District spends $8,045 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Joint District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Jefferson County Joint District is 19.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Jefferson County Joint District?
Farnsworth Middle School is the highest-rated school in Jefferson County Joint District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Jefferson County Joint District?
Across schools in Jefferson County Joint District with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Jefferson County Joint District compare to other districts in Idaho?
Jefferson County Joint District has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 11 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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Compare Jefferson County Joint 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)
- Vallivue School District (13)
- Lewiston Independent District (13)
- Blackfoot 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)
- Blaine County District (8)
- 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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