For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,747 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID are Rigby High School, West Jefferson High School and Ririe Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Jefferson County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ririe Jr/sr 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 14% 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 Jefferson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Grades: 9-12
| 2,088 students
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Grades: 9-12
| 207 students
Rank: #33.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Grades: 7-12
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4581
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson Alternative Junior High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
529 North 3470 East
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 745-4550
Grades: 7-8
| 10 students
3850 East 300 North
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6693
Grades: K-8
| 4 students
305 North 3700 East
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 6-7
| 816 students
305 N 3700 E
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-8347
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
125 North 1st West St
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-6674
Grades: 8-9
| 634 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID include Rigby High School, West Jefferson High School and Ririe Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. West Jefferson High School, Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. Rigby High School, West Jefferson High School vs. Ririe Jr/sr High School
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