For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 852 students in Gem County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID are Emmett High School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gem County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Gem County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 73%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emmett High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Gem County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emmett High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Gr: 9-12 | 680 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 6-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students
Gem County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Gr: 4-6 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Northwest Children's Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Gr: K-12 | 3 students
The Patriot Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Patriot Juvenile Detention Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Gr: 1-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID include Emmett High School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gem County?
3 public high schools are located in Gem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
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