Boise Senior High School vs Highlands Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boise Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,512 students
Highlands Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students
| Measure | Boise Senior High School Boise, Idaho | Highlands Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #6 of 134 | #2 of 352 |
| National rank | #2189 of 16,910 | #2611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,512 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 1,512 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 6.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 74.7).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 19.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 18.7).
- •Boise Senior High School is the larger school with 1,512 students compared with 291.
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 Boise Senior High School better than Highlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 74.7 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 Boise Senior High School and Highlands Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boise Senior High School: 1,512. Highlands Elementary School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boise Senior High School and Highlands Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Boise Senior High School is 6th of 134 and Highlands Elementary School is 2nd of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).