NCES CCD 2024-25 21 schools ID

Best-Resourced Schools in Twin Falls, ID

21 public K-12 schools in Twin Falls from NCES Common Core of Data: enrollment, grade span, demographics, and Civil Rights Data Collection statistics for every active campus.

21 public schools ranked by quality score. NCES CCD 2024-25 data.

The highest-ranked of Twin Falls's 21 public schools is Canyon Ridge High School, scoring 30/100, against a city average of 34/100. Computed live across every Twin Falls campus reporting to NCES.

Every public school in Twin Falls, ID, ranked by Resource Investment Index.

21
Schools
10,098
Students
34/100
Avg Quality
16.1:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

How the Twin Falls Public-School Landscape Breaks Down

Twin Falls, ID enrolls 10,098 students across 21 public schools reporting to the National Center for Education Statistics. Of those, 2 are charter schools, giving families genuine alternatives to the traditional neighbourhood assignment model. The average student-teacher ratio across the city is 16.1:1, and the composite quality score, derived from student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted-program availability, and CRDC attendance data, averages 34/100. Schools must report at least five campuses in a city to appear in this listing, which is why very small towns may redirect to the broader county or state view.

The most-resourced campus in Twin Falls on this index is Canyon Ridge High School, at 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index with 1,445 enrolled students. What the index does and doesn't measure; click any school below for its full component breakdown.

Twin Falls spans 4 districts, each filing its own NCES F-33 return, per-pupil spending can vary between neighbouring campuses. Sort the table below by enrollment, level, or district; click any school for its full profile.

Twin Falls school enrollment varies 120× across entities

Twin Falls school enrollment ranges from 12 students (lowest) to 1,445 students (highest), a spread of 1,433 students. That ratio is an extreme outlier spread — among the widest gaps observed anywhere in this dataset. Per-school staffing, programme depth, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same city based on enrollment shape, a 200-student magnet runs a different operational model than a 2,000-student comprehensive high school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Twin Falls student-teacher ratio is 16.1:1 — near the typical range (US average ~15.7) — aligned with the U.S. average of approximately 15.7:1

student-teacher ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE classroom teachers against total enrollment, push-in specialists, English-language aides, special-education co-teachers, and counselors are not included in most reporting Variation between sub-units within Twin Falls is typically wider than the Twin Falls-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe NCES Common Core of Data, Public School Universe

Most racially and ethnically mixed schools in Twin Falls

Ranked by the Simpson student-body diversity index (0-100) from NCES race and ethnicity data, where higher means a more evenly mixed student body. It measures mix, not quality.

  1. 1 Snake River Juvenile Detention 65.3/100
  2. 2 Lincoln Elementary School 62.9/100
  3. 3 Harrison Elementary School 61.3/100
  4. 4 Bickel Elementary School 57.7/100
  5. 5 Oregon Trail Elementary School 57.6/100

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best schools in Twin Falls, ID?

The highest-ranked school in Twin Falls is Canyon Ridge High School with a quality score of 30/100. There are 21 public schools in Twin Falls with 10,098 total students.

How many schools are in Twin Falls, ID?

Twin Falls has 21 public schools with a total enrollment of 10,098 students. 2 are charter schools. Average student-teacher ratio: 16.1:1.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 and Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22. Quality scores based on student-teacher ratio, counselor access, gifted programs, and attendance. Schools must have 5+ in the city to be listed.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD). Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.