Donald J Hobbs Middle School vs Firth High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Shelley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
391 students
Firth High School
Firth · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students
| Measure | Donald J Hobbs Middle School Shelley, Idaho | Firth High School Firth, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 106 | #107 of 134 |
| National rank | #9216 of 15,369 | #11473 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 27.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 24.5% |
| city | Shelley | Firth |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 37.9).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 24.5%).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 34.5%).
- •Firth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 38.4%).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.1).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 305.
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 Donald J Hobbs Middle School better than Firth High School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks higher (42.7 vs 37.9 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 Donald J Hobbs Middle School and Firth High School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Shelley and Firth in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School: 391. Firth High School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Hobbs Middle School and Firth High School rank in Idaho?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 77th of 106 and Firth High School is 107th of 134 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).