For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 415 students in Benewah County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Benewah County, ID are St. Maries High School and Lakeside High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benewah County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Benewah County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Benewah County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 80%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Maries High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Benewah County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Maries High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
424 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2142
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Grades: 9-12
| 123 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Maries Community Education Alternative
Alternative School
422 Hells Gulch Road
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Saint Maries, ID 83861
(208) 245-2152
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Benewah County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Highway 95, Box 338
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Desmet, ID 83824
(208) 686-5808
Grades: PK-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Benewah County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Benewah County, ID include St. Maries High School and Lakeside High School.
How many public high schools are located in Benewah County?
3 public high schools are located in Benewah County.
What is the racial composition of students in Benewah County?
Benewah County public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Benewah County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Benewah County include: Lakeside High School vs. St. Maries High School
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