Total enrollment
898
-112 (-11%) vs SY 2017-18
Lemhi County
Idaho · Public K-12
Lemhi County, Idaho's 9 public schools span elementary through high school (5 elementary and 2 high). Total enrollment is roughly 954 students.
7-year change in Lemhi County
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
-1 (-14%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
93%
was 92%
% Hispanic
3%
was 4%
% Black
0%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
5 districts
Enrollment
954
NCES CCD
Median income
$53,202
Below Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
50.5%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
5
493 students
Middle
0
schools
High
2
361 students
Combined / other
2
100 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SALMON DISTRICT
647 students · 5 districts in Lemhi County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Lemhi County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
24.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
2.0%
civilian labor
Median age
53
17.0% under 18
Test scores in Lemhi County
Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 3 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.
Top 3 schools (ELA)
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALMON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL | Salmon | High | 06-12 | 349 | · |
| SALMON PIONEER PRIMARY SCHOOL | Salmon | Elementary | PK-05 | 286 | · |
| FERN-WATERS PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Salmon | Elementary | KG-08 | 141 | · |
| LEADORE SCHOOL | Leadore | Combined | PK-12 | 100 | · |
| UPPER CARMEN PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL | Carmen | Elementary | KG-03 | 56 | · |
| SALMON ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL | Salmon | High | 09-12 | 12 | · |
| TENDOY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | Tendoy | Elementary | KG-05 | 10 | · |
| SALMON JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER | Salmon | Combined | 01-12 | 0 | · |
| PATTERSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | May | Elementary | M-M | · | · |
Cities in Lemhi County
About Lemhi County
Across the sparse Idaho county of Lemhi County of about 8,249 residents, the public-school footprint covers 9 schools and about 954 students.
For perspective, census numbers show median household income runs near $53,202, about 24% of adults have a bachelor's degree or above, and the federal-poverty share is near 13%. That income level is 23% lower than the Idaho median.
Looking at the level breakdown, Lemhi County comprises 5 elementary schools (493 students), 2 high schools (361), and 2 combined or other schools.
SALMON DISTRICT dominates the local landscape, accounting for roughly 647 students on its own.
Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 11%: 1,010 students in SY 2017-18 versus 898 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 7 to 6 across the same 7-year window.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lemhi County discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.
Frequently asked questions
Lemhi County school rankings
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data