Blackfoot High School vs Columbia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 340 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackfoot High School
Blackfoot · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Columbia High School
Nampa · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
| Measure | Blackfoot High School Blackfoot, Idaho | Columbia High School Nampa, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 134 | #96 of 134 |
| National rank | #10629 of 16,910 | #10676 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,170 | 1,165 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 1,165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.7% | 42% |
| Students per teacher | 20.2 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 21% |
| city | Blackfoot | Nampa |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.3 vs 41.1).
- •Blackfoot High School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 21%).
- •Columbia High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Blackfoot High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.7% vs 42%).
- •Blackfoot High School does better on students per teacher (20.2 vs 23.3).
- •Blackfoot High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 1,165.
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 Blackfoot High School better than Columbia High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackfoot High School and Columbia High School?
About 340 km in a straight line, between Blackfoot and Nampa in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackfoot High School: 1,170. Columbia High School: 1,165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackfoot High School and Columbia High School rank in Idaho?
Blackfoot High School is 93rd of 134 and Columbia High School is 96th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).