Capital Senior High School vs Fairmont Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital Senior High School
Boise · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,170 students
Fairmont Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
659 students
| Measure | Capital Senior High School Boise, Idaho | Fairmont Junior High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 134 | #90 of 106 |
| National rank | #8564 of 16,910 | #11355 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 1,170 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 1,170 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 29% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 32.7).
- •Capital Senior High School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Capital Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 41%).
- •Fairmont Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.0).
- •Capital Senior High School is the larger school with 1,170 students compared with 659.
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 Capital Senior High School better than Fairmont Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Capital Senior High School ranks higher (49.3 vs 32.7 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 Capital Senior High School and Fairmont Junior High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital Senior High School: 1,170. Fairmont Junior High School: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital Senior High School and Fairmont Junior High School rank in Idaho?
Capital Senior High School is 68th of 134 and Fairmont Junior High School is 90th of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).