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Best Nez Perce County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 1,815 students in Nez Perce County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID are Lewiston High School, Culdesac School and Lapwai Middle/high School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nez Perce County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Nez Perce County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Idaho public high schools.
Nez Perce County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Lewiston High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Idaho or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Nez Perce County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lewiston High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3201 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Culdesac School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
600 Culdesac Avenue
Culdesac, ID 83524
(208) 843-5413
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Lapwai Middle/high School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
404 South Main
Lapwai, ID 83540
(208) 843-2241
Gr: 6-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Tammany High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1982 Tammany Creek Road
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3270
Gr: 9-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
A Neil Deatley Career Technical Education Center
Vocational School
3125 Cecil Andrus Way
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3050
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Jcc - Lewiston
Alternative School
140 Southport Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 799-3332
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Region 2 Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
3317 12th Street
Lewiston, ID 83501
(208) 748-3000
Gr: 3-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Nez Perce County, ID include Lewiston High School, Culdesac School and Lapwai Middle/high School.
How many public high schools are located in Nez Perce County?
7 public high schools are located in Nez Perce County.
What is the racial composition of students in Nez Perce County?
Nez Perce County public high schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Nez Perce County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Nez Perce County include: Lapwai Middle/high School vs. Culdesac School, Lapwai Middle/high School vs. Lewiston High School

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