Black Canyon Middle School vs Thunder Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 301 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Canyon Middle School
Idaho Falls · Public middle · Grades 7–8
810 students
Thunder Ridge High School
Idaho Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Black Canyon Middle School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Thunder Ridge High School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 106 | #66 of 134 |
| National rank | #7159 of 15,369 | #8461 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 810 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 810 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Canyon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.1 vs 49.7).
- •Thunder Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 35.2%).
- •Black Canyon Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.0).
- •Thunder Ridge High School is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 810.
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 Black Canyon Middle School better than Thunder Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Canyon Middle School ranks higher (52.1 vs 49.7 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 Black Canyon Middle School and Thunder Ridge High School?
About 301 m in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Canyon Middle School: 810. Thunder Ridge High School: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Canyon Middle School and Thunder Ridge High School rank in Idaho?
Black Canyon Middle School is 52nd of 106 and Thunder Ridge High School is 66th of 134 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).