Best Bannock County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public high schools serving 4,463 students in Bannock County, ID.
The top-ranked public high schools in Bannock County, ID are Marsh Valley High School, Century High School and Pocatello High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bannock County, ID public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Idaho public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Bannock County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Idaho public high schools.
Bannock County, ID public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Idaho average of 80%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Highland 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high school average of 26% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Bannock County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marsh Valley High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12655 South Old Highway 91
Arimo, ID 83214
(208) 254-3711
Gr: 9-12 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Century High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7801 Diamondback Drive
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 478-6863
Gr: 9-12 | 1,068 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Pocatello High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
325 North Arthur Avenue
Pocatello, ID 83204
(208) 233-2056
Gr: 9-12 | 1,281 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Highland High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1800 Bench Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-1300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
New Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
955 West Alameda
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 237-2233
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Pocatello Juvenile Detention
Alternative School
137 South 5th Street
Pocatello, ID 83205
(208) 234-1080
Gr: 1-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Portneuf Valley Technical And Career Center
Vocational School
4200 Hawthorne Road
Pocatello, ID 83201
(208) 235-3563
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Bannock County, ID?
The top-ranked public high schools in Bannock County, ID include Marsh Valley High School, Century High School and Pocatello High School.
How many public high schools are located in Bannock County?
7 public high schools are located in Bannock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bannock County?
Bannock County public high schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Idaho public high schools average of 26% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Bannock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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