For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,292 students in Blaine County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, ID are Carey Public School, Silver Creek High School and Wood River High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blaine County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Blaine County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Idaho public high schools.
Blaine County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Wood River High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 45% 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 Blaine County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carey Public School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Panther Lane
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Carey, ID 83320
(208) 823-4391
Gr: PK-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Silver Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1060 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5060
Gr: 9-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Wood River High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Fox Acres Road
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Hailey, ID 83333
(208) 578-5020
Gr: 9-12 | 981 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Blaine County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Special Education Program (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
520 3rd Ave South
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Bellevue, ID 83313
(208) 788-5417
Gr: PK-K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Blaine County, ID include Carey Public School, Silver Creek High School and Wood River High School.
How many public high schools are located in Blaine County?
3 public high schools are located in Blaine County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blaine County?
Blaine County public high schools minority enrollment is 45% 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 Blaine County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Blaine County include: Silver Creek High School vs. Wood River High School, Wood River High School vs. Silver Creek High School
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