For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,458 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Glenns Ferry High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Elmore County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 65%, which is less than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenns Ferry High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Rank: #22.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #44.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #55.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 894 students
Rank: n/an/a
Richard McKenna Charter High School
Charter School
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Grades: 4-6
| 152 students
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID include Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Glenns Ferry High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online.
How many public high schools are located in Elmore County?
7 public high schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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