Top 3 Best Gem County Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 856 students in Gem County, ID.
The top ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID are Emmett High School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gem County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gem County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Gem County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Idaho average of 79%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Emmett High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gem County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emmett High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6323
Grades: 9-12
| 737 students
Rank: #22.
Black Canyon Jr/sr High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
400 South Pine Street Suite #2
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 6-12
| 119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Payette River Technical Academy
Vocational School
Magnet School
Charter School
721 West 12th Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-6321
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Gem County, ID

Gem County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1950 E 12th St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-0839
Grades: 4-6
| 408 students
601 East Third St
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5971
Grades: K-12
| 3 students
330 West Main Street
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-3642
Grades: 6-12
| 29 students
315 S Johns Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
(208) 365-5552
Grades: 1-12
| 30 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID?
The top ranked public high schools in Gem County, ID include Emmett High School and Black Canyon Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Gem County?
3 public high schools are located in Gem County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gem County?
Gem County public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 25% (majority Hispanic).

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