Donald J Hobbs Middle School vs Shelley Senior 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.
Donald J Hobbs Middle School
Shelley · Public middle · Grades 7–8
391 students
Shelley Senior High School
Shelley · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
| Measure | Donald J Hobbs Middle School Shelley, Idaho | Shelley Senior High School Shelley, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #77 of 106 | #114 of 134 |
| National rank | #9216 of 15,369 | #11875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Shelley | Shelley |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 36.4).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Shelley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Shelley Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 38.4%).
- •Donald J Hobbs Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.2).
- •Shelley Senior High School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 391.
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 Shelley Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Donald J Hobbs Middle School ranks higher (42.7 vs 36.4 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 Shelley Senior High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Shelley and Shelley in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School: 391. Shelley Senior High School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Donald J Hobbs Middle School and Shelley Senior High School rank in Idaho?
Donald J Hobbs Middle School is 77th of 106 and Shelley Senior High School is 114th of 134 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).