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Best Gooding County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,483 students in Gooding County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Gooding County, ID are Hagerman School, Gooding High School and North Valley Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gooding County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Gooding County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Gooding County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Gooding High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Gooding County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hagerman School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
150 Lake Street West
Hagerman, ID 83332
(208) 837-4572
Gr: PK-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gooding High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1050 7th Avenue West
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4831
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
North Valley Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4567
Gr: K-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
Wendell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 East Main Street
Wendell, ID 83355
(208) 536-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #55.
Bliss School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
601 East Highway 30
Bliss, ID 83314
(208) 352-4445
Gr: PK-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Gooding Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
906 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-8443
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Idaho School For The Deaf And The Blind
Special Education School
1450 Main Street
Gooding, ID 83330
(208) 934-4457
Gr: PK-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Gooding County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Gooding County, ID include Hagerman School, Gooding High School and North Valley Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Gooding County?
7 public high schools are located in Gooding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gooding County?
Gooding County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

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