For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,747 students in Jefferson County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID are Rigby High School, West Jefferson High School and Ririe Jr/sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Jefferson County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Rigby High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rigby High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3833 East Rigby High Lane
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Rigby, ID 83442
(208) 745-7704
Gr: 9-12 | 2,040 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
West Jefferson High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 E 1500 N
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Terreton, ID 83450
(208) 663-4391
Gr: 9-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Ririe Jr/sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13809 N 130 E
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Ririe, ID 83443
(208) 538-5175
Gr: 7-12 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Jefferson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
529 N 3470 E
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-4550
Menan, ID 83434
(208) 754-4550
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Jefferson County, ID include Rigby High School, West Jefferson High School and Ririe Jr/sr High School.
How many public high schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 public high schools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public high schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Jefferson County include: Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. Rigby High School, Ririe Jr/sr High School vs. West Jefferson High School, West Jefferson High School vs. Ririe Jr/sr High School
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