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Lincoln County

Idaho · Public K-12

Lincoln County's public-school footprint spans 6 K-12 campuses with combined enrollment of about 896, the largest district being Shoshone Joint District. By level, that breaks down as 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.

7-year change in Lincoln County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
896
-33 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 61%
% Hispanic
46%
was 38%
% Black
1%
was 0%
% Asian
1%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
6
3 districts
Enrollment
896
NCES CCD
Median income
$71,453
Above Idaho avg
Free/reduced lunch
61.5%
Above Idaho avg
Elementary
1
234 students
Middle
1
115 students
High
2
166 students
Combined / other
2
381 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT
515 students · 3 districts in Lincoln County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Lincoln 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
White
64%
Hispanic
32%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
19%
Native American
4%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
52%
Hispanic
46%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
Two or more
n/r
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
11.1%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
4.9%
civilian labor
Median age
37
26.0% under 18

Test scores in Lincoln County

Latest 2024-25 ELA proficiency, 4 schools ranked. Idaho state average: 53.7%.

See all 4 schools in Lincoln County ranked by score →

All schools (6)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
SHOSHONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLShoshoneElementaryPK-05234·
RICHFIELD SCHOOLRichfieldCombinedPK-12208·
DIETRICH SCHOOLDietrichCombinedPK-12173·
SHOSHONE HIGH SCHOOLShoshoneHigh09-12143·
SHOSHONE MIDDLE SCHOOLShoshoneMiddle06-08115·
HIGH DESERTShoshoneHigh06-1223·

Cities in Lincoln County

Shoshone4 schoolsDietrich1 schoolRichfield1 school

About Lincoln County

In Idaho, Lincoln County is a low-population county of about 5,358 residents. 6 public schools across the county hosts about 896 students between them.

In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $71,453, 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate is around 7%.

In terms of grade levels, Lincoln County consists of 1 elementary school (234 students), 1 middle school (115), 2 high schools (166), and 2 combined or other schools.

SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 515 students across Lincoln County.

Trend over the past 7 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 896 students, contracted 4% from the 929 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 61% to 52%.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Lincoln County discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools serve Lincoln County?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Lincoln County, Idaho, with a combined enrollment of about 896.
How many high schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Idaho has 2 public high schools, serving approximately 166 students.
How many middle schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Idaho has 1 public middle school, serving approximately 115 students.
How many elementary schools are in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County, Idaho has 1 public elementary school, serving approximately 234 students.
What is the largest school district in Lincoln County?
SHOSHONE JOINT DISTRICT is the largest school district in Lincoln County, serving approximately 515 students. The county contains 3 school districts overall.
How many people live in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County has roughly 5,358 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Lincoln County?
Median household income in Lincoln County is $71,453, above the Idaho average of $69,041. About 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Lincoln County?
Approximately 11.1% of adults 25 and older in Lincoln County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Lincoln County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 61.5% of students in Lincoln County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Idaho county average of 46.6%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Lincoln County schools?
Across Lincoln County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.2 to 1.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data