| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dietrich School District 314 | Dietrich | 9/10 Excellent · 82nd pct | 195 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shoshone Joint School District 312 | Shoshone | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 525 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Richfield School District 316 | Richfield | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 196 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Lincoln County compares
Together they enroll 916 students across 6 schools. The largest is Shoshone Joint School District 312 with 525 students. Districts here average 4.7/10, below the Idaho average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Lincoln County, Idaho
Lincoln County has 3 public school districts covering 3 zip codes. The top-rated district in Lincoln County is Dietrich School District 314 (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Idaho. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Lincoln County, ID?
3 school districts serve zip codes in Lincoln County, ID. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Lincoln County, ID?
Of the districts serving Lincoln County, Dietrich School District 314 has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 82nd percentile among Idaho school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Idaho reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Idaho and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Idaho only, never across state lines.