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Best Gooding County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,095 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top-ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman School, Gooding High School and Gooding Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Idaho public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 28% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Gooding County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
Gooding Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1045 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4941
Gr: PK-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Gooding Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1047 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 6-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Wendell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #77.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #88.
Wendell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
232 N Boise Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-6611
Gr: PK-4 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #99.
Wendell Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
920 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-5531
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID?
The top-ranked public schools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding High School and Gooding Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gooding County?
12 public schools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Gooding County are often viewed compared to one another?

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