Bear Lake Middle School vs Buhl Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 285 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bear Lake Middle School
Montpelier · Public middle · Grades 6–8
296 students
Buhl Middle School
Buhl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
| Measure | Bear Lake Middle School Montpelier, Idaho | Buhl Middle School Buhl, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #60 of 106 | #93 of 106 |
| National rank | #7512 of 15,369 | #11463 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 296 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.6% | 54.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 30% |
| city | Montpelier | Buhl |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bear Lake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 32.2).
- •Bear Lake Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 30%).
- •Bear Lake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Bear Lake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 54.7%).
- •Bear Lake Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 18.6).
- •Buhl Middle School is the larger school with 298 students compared with 296.
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 Middle School better than Buhl Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bear Lake Middle School ranks higher (50.6 vs 32.2 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 Middle School and Buhl Middle School?
About 285 km in a straight line, between Montpelier and Buhl in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bear Lake Middle School: 296. Buhl Middle School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bear Lake Middle School and Buhl Middle School rank in Idaho?
Bear Lake Middle School is 60th of 106 and Buhl Middle School is 93rd of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).