| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emmett Independent School District 221 | Emmett | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 2,608 | 9 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Gem County compares
It enrolls 2,608 students across 9 schools. Its rating of 3/10 is below the Idaho average of 5.6/10.
School Districts in Gem County, Idaho
Gem County has 1 public school district covering 4 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gem County is Emmett Independent School District 221 (3/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Idaho. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Gem County, ID?
1 school district serves zip codes in Gem County, ID. The table above shows its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Gem County, ID?
Of the districts serving Gem County, Emmett Independent School District 221 has the highest rating on this site at 3/10. That places it in the 22nd percentile among Idaho school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Idaho reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Idaho only, never across state lines.