For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,458 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Glenns Ferry High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elmore County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Elmore County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Elmore County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 69%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bennett Mountain High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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 Elmore County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #33.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Gr: 9-12 | 894 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #66.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Richard McKenna Charter High School
Charter School
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Gr: 9-12
Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Gr: 4-6 | 152 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
160 South Lester Creek
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 653-2311
Gr: PK-8
Richard Mckenna Alt. High School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Gr: 9-12 | 39 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID include Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Glenns Ferry High School and Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online.
How many public high schools are located in Elmore County?
7 public high schools are located in Elmore County.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County?
Elmore County public high schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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