For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,815 students in Nez Perce County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID are Lewiston High School, Culdesac School and Lapwai Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nez Perce 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 Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Nez Perce County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewiston High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Nez Perce County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3201 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3100
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,339 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Culdesac School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 6-12 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Tammany High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1982 Tammany Creek Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
3125 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3050
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Gr: 3-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Nez Perce County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 247
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 7-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Northwest Childrens Home (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
602 13th Street Box 1288
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 746-8206
Gr: PK-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Lewiston High School, Culdesac School and Lapwai Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Nez Perce County?
7 public high schools are located in Nez Perce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nez Perce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nez Perce County include: Lapwai Middle/high School vs. Culdesac School, Lapwai Middle/high School vs. Lewiston High School
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