For the 2026 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 Shoshone High School, Dietrich School and High Desert. 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 37%), 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 70%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shoshone High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Dietrich School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: PK-12 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 Shoshone High School, Dietrich School and High Desert.
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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