Compass Public Charter School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Compass Public Charter School
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,265 students
Meridian High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,774 students
| Measure | Compass Public Charter School Meridian, Idaho | Meridian High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #35 of 134 |
| National rank | – | #6590 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,265 | 1,774 |
| Enrollment | 1,265 | 1,774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 41% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 41%).
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 62%).
- •Compass Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 32.2%).
- •Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,774 students compared with 1,265.
- •Compass Public Charter School is a charter school while Meridian High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Compass Public Charter School better than Meridian High 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 Compass Public Charter School and Meridian High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Compass Public Charter School: 1,265. Meridian High School: 1,774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Compass Public Charter School and Meridian High School rank in Idaho?
Compass Public Charter School is unranked and Meridian High School is 35th of 134 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).