A W Johnson Elementary School vs Donald J Hobbs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A W Johnson Elementary School
Firth · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
256 students
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Shelley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
391 students
| Measure | A W Johnson Elementary School Firth, Idaho | Donald J Hobbs Middle School Shelley, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 352 | #77 of 106 |
| National rank | #31427 of 50,301 | #9216 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 256 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 256 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 28% |
| city | Firth | Shelley |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 40.7).
- •A W Johnson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 28%).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 49.2%).
- •A W Johnson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 17.8).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 256.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is A W Johnson Elementary School better than Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks higher (42.7 vs 40.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are A W Johnson Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Firth and Shelley in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A W Johnson Elementary School: 256. Donald J Hobbs Middle School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A W Johnson Elementary School and Donald J Hobbs Middle School rank in Idaho?
A W Johnson Elementary School is 250th of 352 and Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 77th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).