Buhl High School vs Filer High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buhl High School
Buhl · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
Filer High School
Filer · Public high · Grades 9–12
500 students
| Measure | Buhl High School Buhl, Idaho | Filer High School Filer, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 134 | #59 of 134 |
| National rank | #11060 of 16,910 | #7984 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 347 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Buhl | Filer |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Filer High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 39.5).
- •Filer High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Filer High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Filer High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 40.9%).
- •Buhl High School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.2).
- •Filer High School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 347.
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 Buhl High School better than Filer High School?
On the Success Index (US), Filer High School ranks higher (51.5 vs 39.5 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 Buhl High School and Filer High School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Buhl and Filer in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhl High School: 347. Filer High School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhl High School and Filer High School rank in Idaho?
Buhl High School is 102nd of 134 and Filer High School is 59th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).