Bear Lake High School vs Salmon JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Lake High School
Montpelier · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
Salmon JR/SR High School
Salmon · Public high · Grades 6–12
349 students
| Measure | Bear Lake High School Montpelier, Idaho | Salmon JR/SR High School Salmon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 134 | #112 of 134 |
| National rank | #7257 of 16,910 | #11797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 361 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | Montpelier | Salmon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 36.7).
- •Bear Lake High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Bear Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Bear Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 42.7%).
- •Bear Lake High School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.6).
- •Bear Lake High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 349.
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 Bear Lake High School better than Salmon JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Lake High School ranks higher (54.2 vs 36.7 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 Bear Lake High School and Salmon JR/SR High School?
About 378 km in a straight line, between Montpelier and Salmon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lake High School: 361. Salmon JR/SR High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lake High School and Salmon JR/SR High School rank in Idaho?
Bear Lake High School is 44th of 134 and Salmon JR/SR High School is 112th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).