Buhl Middle School vs Popplewell Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 314 m 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
Popplewell Elementary School
Buhl · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
| Measure | Buhl Middle School Buhl, Idaho | Popplewell Elementary School Buhl, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 106 | #287 of 352 |
| National rank | #11463 of 15,369 | #35996 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 298 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 59.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 33% |
| city | Buhl | Buhl |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Popplewell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 32.2).
- •Popplewell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 30%).
- •Popplewell Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Buhl Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 59.4%).
- •Popplewell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.6).
- •Popplewell Elementary School is the larger school with 542 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 Popplewell Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Popplewell Elementary School ranks higher (33.9 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 Popplewell Elementary School?
About 314 m in a straight line, between Buhl and Buhl in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buhl Middle School: 298. Popplewell Elementary School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buhl Middle School and Popplewell Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Buhl Middle School is 93rd of 106 and Popplewell Elementary School is 287th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).