For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 906 students in Lincoln County, ID.
The top ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Idaho public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 55% statewide average). Schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public school average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public 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.
Shoshone Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #55.
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
Rank: #66.
Shoshone Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
61 East Highway 24
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Shoshone, ID 83352
(208) 886-2381
Grades: 6-8
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ID?
The top ranked public schools in Lincoln County, ID include Dietrich School, High Desert and Shoshone High School.
How many public schools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public schools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public schools average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Lincoln County include: Dietrich School vs. Richfield School, Richfield School vs. Dietrich School
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