| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valley School District 262 | Eden | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 531 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Jerome Joint School District 261 | Jerome | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 4,164 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Jerome County compares
Together they enroll 4,695 students across 9 schools. The largest is Jerome Joint School District 261 with 4,164 students. Districts here average 2.5/10, below the Idaho average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 4/10.
School Districts in Jerome County, Idaho
Jerome County has 2 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Jerome County is Valley School District 262 (4/10). 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 Jerome County, ID?
2 school districts serve zip codes in Jerome County, ID. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Jerome County, ID?
Of the districts serving Jerome County, Valley School District 262 has the highest rating on this site at 4/10. That places it in the 30th 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.