Chaparral Elementary vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Elementary
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Chaparral Elementary Meridian, Idaho | Meridian High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 352 | #35 of 134 |
| National rank | #13634 of 50,301 | #6590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 545 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 41% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 56.9).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 50.6%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 545.
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 Chaparral Elementary better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (66.7 vs 56.9 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 Chaparral Elementary and Meridian High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Elementary: 545. Meridian High School: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Elementary and Meridian High School rank in Idaho?
Chaparral Elementary is 75th of 352 and Meridian High School is 35th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).