Top 5 Best Elmore County Public High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 1,566 students in Elmore County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Elmore County, ID are Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online and Glenns Ferry High School. 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 20% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), 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 61%, which is less than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Glenns Ferry High School, with ≥80% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Elmore County (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Onsite
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 166 students
Rank: #33.
Glenns Ferry High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 North Bannock Street
Glenns Ferry, ID 83623
(208) 366-7434
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online Alternative
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1993 East 8th North Suite 105
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Home Sr High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South 11th East Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2570
Grades: 9-12
| 939 students
Rank: #66.
Bennett Mountain High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
560 East Jackson
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-3837
Grades: 7-12
| 107 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Elmore County, ID

Elmore County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Post Office Box 24
Atlanta, ID 83601
(208) 864-2165
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Gunfighter Ave
Mountain Home Afb, ID 83648
(208) 832-4665
Grades: 4-6
| 152 students
470 N 3rd E, Suite 4
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 587-2594
Grades: 9-12
| 39 students
675 South Haskett Street
Mountain Home, ID 83647
(208) 580-2449
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

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, Richard Mckenna Charter School - Online and Glenns Ferry High School.
How many public high schools are located in Elmore County, ID?
6 public high schools are located in Elmore County, ID.
What is the racial composition of students in Elmore County, ID?
Elmore County, ID public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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