Best Schools in Lincoln County, ID
Lincoln County, ID has 15 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 7,238 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Lincoln County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Lincoln County, ID
The top high schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gooding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 374 Students
2. Shoshone High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 120 Students
3. Minico Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1211 Students
4. Jerome High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
5. High Desert
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 27 Students
Best Middle Schools in Lincoln County, ID
The top middle schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gooding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 323 Students
2. Shoshone Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
3. West Minico Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 529 Students
4. Jerome Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 973 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Lincoln County, ID
The top elementary schools in Lincoln County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gooding Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gooding Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
2. Shoshone Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shoshone Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 240 Students
3. Paul Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Minidoka County Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 502 Students
4. Horizon Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jerome Joint District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 676 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Lincoln County, ID
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Lincoln County, ID has a total population of 5,127 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Lincoln County, ID
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lincoln County, ID.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.78 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.82 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lincoln County, ID.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lincoln County, ID.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Lincoln County, ID Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Lincoln County, ID
How many schools are in Lincoln County, ID?
Lincoln County, ID has 15 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 7,238 students in total.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Lincoln County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Lincoln County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Lincoln County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 38%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Lincoln County
3 places in Lincoln County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Shoshone Joint District (4 schools)