For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 501 students in Lemhi County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Lemhi County, ID are Leadore School and Salmon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lemhi County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Lemhi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Lemhi County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Salmon Jr/sr High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Lemhi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Leadore School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
111 South 3rd Street
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Leadore, ID 83464
(208) 768-2441
Grades: PK-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Salmon Jr/sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 South Warpath Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2415
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Alternative High School
Alternative School
1501 Bean Lane
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-6277
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Salmon Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
206 Courthouse Drive
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-4201
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Lemhi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Po Box 790
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-3186
Grades: 4-5
| 126 students
13 Patterson Rd.
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
May, ID 83253
(208) 876-4277
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
805 Lena St
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Salmon, ID 83467
(208) 756-2207
Grades: 5-9
| 238 students
Upper Carmen Charter High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1211 Main Street
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Carmen, ID 83462
(208) 742-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lemhi County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Lemhi County, ID include Leadore School and Salmon Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lemhi County?
4 public high schools are located in Lemhi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lemhi County?
Lemhi County public high schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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