Public schools in Rigby, ID
8 open public schools with an address in Rigby, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,936
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19.3:1
Idaho median 16.8:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Rigby public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Rigby, ID: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,936 students, an average of 742 per school. The largest campus is Rigby High School (2,040 students), and the largest elementary school is Cottonwood Elementary (682).
Every listed school belongs to Jefferson County Joint District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.8:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 29% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Rigby
Elementary schools in Rigby
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottonwood Elementary Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 682 | 21.6:1 | |
| Harwood Elementary School Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 423 | 17.3:1 | |
| Jefferson Elementary School Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 490 | 17.1:1 | |
| South Fork Elementary School Jefferson County Joint District | KG–05 | 654 | 20.7:1 |
Middle schools in Rigby
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnsworth Middle School Jefferson County Joint District | 06–08 | 611 | 16.5:1 | |
| Rigby Middle School Jefferson County Joint District | 06–08 | 938 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Rigby
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigby High School Jefferson County Joint District | 09–12 | 2,040 | 23.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Rigby
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson School District 251 Early Childhood Center Jefferson County Joint District · Special Education School | PK–PK | 98 | 24.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.6%
- Hispanic11%
- Black0.1%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Rigby schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,936 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Rigby
How many public schools are in Rigby, ID?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Rigby: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,936 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Rigby?
All listed public schools with an address in Rigby belong to Jefferson County Joint District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Rigby?
Rigby High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Rigby, with 2,040 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Rigby?
No school with an address in Rigby is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Idaho.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Rigby schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Rigby public schools is 19.3:1, higher than the Idaho school median of 16.8:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Rigby guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Idaho cities