Boundary County Middle School vs Payette Lakes Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 421 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boundary County Middle School
Bonners Ferry · Public middle · Grades 6–8
336 students
Payette Lakes Middle School
McCall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
| Measure | Boundary County Middle School Bonners Ferry, Idaho | Payette Lakes Middle School McCall, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #23 of 106 | #1 of 106 |
| National rank | #4856 of 15,369 | #1349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Bonners Ferry | McCall |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payette Lakes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 62.8).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 65%).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 42%).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.7).
- •Boundary County Middle School is the larger school with 336 students compared with 331.
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 Boundary County Middle School better than Payette Lakes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Payette Lakes Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 62.8 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 Boundary County Middle School and Payette Lakes Middle School?
About 421 km in a straight line, between Bonners Ferry and McCall in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boundary County Middle School: 336. Payette Lakes Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boundary County Middle School and Payette Lakes Middle School rank in Idaho?
Boundary County Middle School is 23rd of 106 and Payette Lakes Middle School is 1st of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).