Photo: Leaflet · Public domainHailey’s public schools outscore 65% of Idaho districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Hailey, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Idaho, not nationally.
From Idaho state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Hailey’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 91 Idaho towns with household incomes within a quarter of Hailey’s, its schools beat 47%, lower than their 65% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 58% and math 43% in spring 2022, against 55% and 42% statewide; 84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 81%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $20,935 per student, against $11,119 across Idaho (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Wood River Middle School, then Wood River High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Syringa Mountain Charter School and The Sage School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Hailey’s grade
B+: better than 65% of Idaho school districts, #24 of 59 Idaho towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Idaho average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Hailey, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Hailey · depends on your address
Alturas Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 445 students · 12:1 students per teacher
Hailey Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 291 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Hailey
Wood River High School
Grades 9–12 · 922 students · 14:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Hailey
Wood River High School
Grades 9–12 · 922 students · 14:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Hailey
Wood River High School
Grades 9–12 · 922 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Hailey’s public schools are run by Blaine County School District 61, which also serves Bellevue, Carey, Ketchum and Sun Valley. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Hailey vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Idaho towns that share Hailey’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Hailey | B+ | Blaine County School District 61 |
Every school in Hailey
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Idaho’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Hailey’s schools
Are Hailey’s schools good?
By Idaho’s own tests, yes: the public schools Hailey children attend outscore 65% of Idaho’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #24 of 59 Idaho towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 47%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Hailey in?
Blaine County School District 61, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,102 students in 8 schools (2024–25).
Where do Hailey kids go to high school?
Wood River High School, with 922 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Hailey’s graduation rate?
84% of the class of 2023 in Blaine County School District 61 graduated in four years, against 81% across Idaho.
How much does Hailey spend per student?
$20,935 in Blaine County School District 61 (FY2024), against $11,119 across Idaho. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Hailey?
Yes: The Sage School (nonsectarian, grades 6–12, 91 students). Hailey also has 1 charter school, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Hailey families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Hailey → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Idaho. Stars are from neighbors.