For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 556 students in Lincoln County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ID are Dietrich School, High Desert and Shoshone High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Lincoln County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dietrich School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 39% 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 Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dietrich School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
406 North Park Street
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Dietrich, ID 83324
(208) 544-2158
Grades: PK-12
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
High Desert
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
104 West D Street
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Rank: #33.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #44.
Richfield School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 North Tiger Drive
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Richfield, ID 83349
(208) 487-2790
Grades: PK-12
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Lincoln County, ID include Dietrich School, High Desert and Shoshone High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lincoln County?
4 public high schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public high schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Lincoln County include: Dietrich School vs. Richfield School, Richfield School vs. Dietrich School
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