Best Jerome County Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,747 students in Jerome County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jerome County, ID are Jerome Academy, Cornerstone High School and Valley School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jerome County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jerome County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Jerome County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Valley 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 56% 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 Jerome County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerome Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-2392
Gr: K-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Cornerstone High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Valley School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
882 Valley Road South
Hazelton, ID 83335
(208) 829-5353
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Jerome High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
104 North Tiger Drive
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 9-12 | 1,140 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #55.
Falls City Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
125 4th Avenue West
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-8137
Gr: 6-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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Jerome County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
311 N Lincoln St
Jerome, ID 83338
(208) 324-3396
Gr: 4-6 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jerome County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jerome County, ID include Jerome Academy, Cornerstone High School and Valley School.
How many public high schools are located in Jerome County?
5 public high schools are located in Jerome County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jerome County?
Jerome County public high schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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