Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Idaho
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.3%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.3%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 83.6%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,727
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,288
School Score
26/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 28/100
State Score Position
#20
of 44 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County faces educational challenges with a school score of 26/100 and a graduation rate of 84.3%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,727 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 6% below the Idaho average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 0.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
6 public schools and 3 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
26/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #20 of 44 Idaho counties with school score data.
Completion
84.3%
0.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,727
$439 above the state average
School coverage
6
3 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Lincoln County has 6 public schools across 3 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Lincoln County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT carries most of the listed public-school system, with 4 of 6 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#20
of 44 Idaho counties with school score data. The county score is 2 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
Elementary to high school visible
525 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
RICHFIELD DISTRICT
Other grade structure
196 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
DIETRICH DISTRICT
Other grade structure
195 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT is the largest listed district slice, with 4 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Lincoln County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lincoln County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Lincoln County, Idaho
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Lincoln County's Rural Education Hub
Lincoln County features six public schools across three districts, educating a total of 916 students. The system is distributed across one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with two combined-grade schools. There are no charter schools, focusing all local resources on the three primary school districts.
Shoshone Joint District Leads the Way
Shoshone Joint District is the largest provider, managing four schools and 525 students. The remaining students are served by the Dietrich and Richfield districts, which each operate a single PK-12 school. This district structure ensures that every corner of the county has localized access to education.
Intimate Schools in a Rural Setting
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 153 students, ranging from Shoshone Elementary’s 240 students to the small 120-student Shoshone High. This small-scale setting allows for a very personal educational experience for all students.
School Overview
Total Schools
6
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
916
6 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lincoln County
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
RICHFIELD DISTRICT
DIETRICH DISTRICT
6 Public Schools in Lincoln County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 6 of 6 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Record | SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT | SHOSHONE, 83352Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 240 |
| RICHFIELD SCHOOL | Record | RICHFIELD DISTRICT | RICHFIELD, 83349Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 196 |
| DIETRICH SCHOOL | Record | DIETRICH DISTRICT | DIETRICH, 83324Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 195 |
| SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOL | Record | SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT | SHOSHONE, 83352Rural: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 138 |
| SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOL | Record | SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT | SHOSHONE, 83352Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 120 |
| HIGH DESERT | Record | SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT | SHOSHONE, 83352Rural: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 27 |
SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
SHOSHONE, 83352 / Rural: Remote
SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOL
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
SHOSHONE, 83352 / Rural: Remote
SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOL
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
SHOSHONE, 83352 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,727
State avg $6,288
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Schools in Lincoln County, Idaho — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Idaho?
Lincoln County features six public schools across three districts, educating a total of 916 students. The system is distributed across one elementary, one middle, and two high schools, along with two combined-grade schools. There are no charter schools, focusing all local resources on the three primary school districts.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Idaho?
Shoshone Joint District is the largest provider, managing four schools and 525 students. The remaining students are served by the Dietrich and Richfield districts, which each operate a single PK-12 school. This district structure ensures that every corner of the county has localized access to education.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Every school in Lincoln County is classified as rural, creating a consistent and quiet learning environment. The average school size is 153 students, ranging from Shoshone Elementary’s 240 students to the small 120-student Shoshone High. This small-scale setting allows for a very personal educational experience for all students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.