Buhl Middle School vs Filer Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buhl Middle School
Buhl · Public middle · Grades 6–8
298 students
Filer Intermediate School
Filer · Public middle · Grades 4–6
345 students
| Measure | Buhl Middle School Buhl, Idaho | Filer Intermediate School Filer, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 106 | #74 of 106 |
| National rank | #11463 of 15,369 | #8736 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 298 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 39% |
| city | Buhl | Filer |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Filer Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.9 vs 32.2).
- •Filer Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 30%).
- •Filer Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 37%).
- •Filer Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.5% vs 54.7%).
- •Buhl Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.6).
- •Filer Intermediate School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 298.
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 Middle School better than Filer Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Filer Intermediate School ranks higher (44.9 vs 32.2 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 Middle School and Filer Intermediate School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Buhl and Filer in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhl Middle School: 298. Filer Intermediate School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhl Middle School and Filer Intermediate School rank in Idaho?
Buhl Middle School is 93rd of 106 and Filer Intermediate School is 74th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).