For the 2026 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 30% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), 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 72%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Lakeside High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Street
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Plummer, ID 83851
(208) 686-1937
Gr: 9-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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
Gr: 9-12
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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