For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public high schools serving 3,971 students in Bingham County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID are Firth High School, Bingham Academy and Aberdeen High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bingham County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bingham County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Bingham County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is more than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Snake River High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Bingham County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Firth High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
329 Lincoln Street
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Firth, ID 83236
(208) 346-6812
Grades: 7-12
| 277 students
Rank: #22.
Bingham Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Parkway Drive #18, Rivers
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 557-4003
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #33.
Aberdeen High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
268 South 4th West
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Aberdeen, ID 83210
(208) 397-4152
Grades: 9-12
| 217 students
Rank: #44.
Blackfoot High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
870 South Fisher Avenue
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8810
Grades: 9-12
| 1,286 students
Rank: #55.
Shelley Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
570 West Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-7400
Grades: 9-12
| 743 students
Rank: #66.
Idaho Science And Technology Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21 N 550 W
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-7827
Grades: K-9
| 303 students
Rank: #77.
Snake River High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
922 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3061
Grades: 9-12
| 608 students
Rank: #88.
Independence Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
155 East Francis Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8825
Grades: 7-12
| 169 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shelley Work Based Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
544 Seminary Avenue
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shoshone-bannock School District No 512
Magnet School
50 South Hiline Rd
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Fort Hall, ID 83203
(208) 238-4200
Grades: 6-12
| 145 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 332-6800
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Snake River Opportunities High School
Magnet School
103 South 900 West
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 684-3096
Grades: 9-12
| 55 students
Bingham County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
270 East Bridge Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8800
Grades: K-8
| 236 students
Idaho Leadership Academy (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1506 West 560 South
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Pingree, ID 83262
(208) 684-9696
Grades: 9-12
| 76 students
Irving Kindergarten Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
440 W Judicial Street
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8835
Grades: PK-K
| 94 students
200 East Fir Street
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Shelley, ID 83274
(208) 357-5623
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
State Hospital South (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
E Alice St
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-1200
Grades: 4-12
| 17 students
Summit Academy (Alternative School) (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
645 Mitchell Rd
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Blackfoot, ID 83221
(208) 785-8820
Grades: 7-8
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Bingham County, ID include Firth High School, Bingham Academy and Aberdeen High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bingham County?
12 public high schools are located in Bingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bingham County?
Bingham County public high schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bingham County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Bingham County include: Snake River High School vs. Blackfoot High School, Bingham Academy vs. Blackfoot High School, Independence Alternative High School vs. Bingham Academy
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