Caldwell Senior High School vs Jefferson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Caldwell Senior High School
Caldwell · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,400 students
Jefferson Middle School
Caldwell · Public middle · Grades 5–6
778 students
| Measure | Caldwell Senior High School Caldwell, Idaho | Jefferson Middle School Caldwell, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #129 of 134 | #103 of 106 |
| National rank | #14756 of 16,910 | #13360 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 1,400 | 778 |
| Enrollment | 1,400 | 778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.1% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 24% |
| city | Caldwell | Caldwell |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.0 vs 22.3).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 20%).
- •Caldwell Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Caldwell Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.1% vs 74.3%).
- •Jefferson Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 21.5).
- •Caldwell Senior High School is the larger school with 1,400 students compared with 778.
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 Caldwell Senior High School better than Jefferson Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Caldwell Senior High School and Jefferson Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Caldwell and Caldwell in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Caldwell Senior High School: 1,400. Jefferson Middle School: 778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Caldwell Senior High School and Jefferson Middle School rank in Idaho?
Caldwell Senior High School is 129th of 134 and Jefferson Middle School is 103rd of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).