Borah Senior High School vs Jefferson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Borah Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,308 students
Jefferson Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
228 students
| Measure | Borah Senior High School Boise, Idaho | Jefferson Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 134 | #339 of 352 |
| National rank | #6649 of 16,910 | #43972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 1,308 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 1,308 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Borah Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 21.4).
- •Borah Senior High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Borah Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Borah Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 98.7%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.0).
- •Borah Senior High School is the larger school with 1,308 students compared with 228.
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 Borah Senior High School better than Jefferson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Borah Senior High School ranks higher (56.6 vs 21.4 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 Borah Senior High School and Jefferson Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Borah Senior High School: 1,308. Jefferson Elementary School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Borah Senior High School and Jefferson Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Borah Senior High School is 37th of 134 and Jefferson Elementary School is 339th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).