Fairmont Junior High School vs Horizon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
659 students
Horizon Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
472 students
| Measure | Fairmont Junior High School Boise, Idaho | Horizon Elementary School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #90 of 106 | #326 of 352 |
| National rank | #11355 of 15,369 | #40847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 659 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont Junior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 26.3).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 41%).
- •Fairmont Junior High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.2).
- •Fairmont Junior High School is the larger school with 659 students compared with 472.
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 Fairmont Junior High School better than Horizon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont Junior High School ranks higher (32.7 vs 26.3 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 Fairmont Junior High School and Horizon Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Junior High School: 659. Horizon Elementary School: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Junior High School and Horizon Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Fairmont Junior High School is 90th of 106 and Horizon Elementary School is 326th of 352 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).