Farnsworth Middle School vs Hawthorne Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 96 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Middle School
Rigby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
611 students
Hawthorne Middle School
Pocatello · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Middle School Rigby, Idaho | Hawthorne Middle School Pocatello, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 106 | #56 of 106 |
| National rank | #5519 of 15,369 | #7307 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 611 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 611 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.3% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 53% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Rigby | Pocatello |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 51.5).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 56%).
- •Farnsworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.5).
- •Hawthorne Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 611.
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 Farnsworth Middle School better than Hawthorne Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Middle School ranks higher (59.8 vs 51.5 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 Farnsworth Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School?
About 96 km in a straight line, between Rigby and Pocatello in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Middle School: 611. Hawthorne Middle School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Middle School and Hawthorne Middle School rank in Idaho?
Farnsworth Middle School is 31st of 106 and Hawthorne Middle School is 56th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).