Fern-Waters Public Charter School vs Salmon JR/SR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern-Waters Public Charter School
Salmon · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
141 students
Salmon JR/SR High School
Salmon · Public high · Grades 6–12
349 students
| Measure | Fern-Waters Public Charter School Salmon, Idaho | Salmon JR/SR High School Salmon, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 352 | #112 of 134 |
| National rank | #33495 of 50,301 | #11797 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 141 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 141 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Salmon | Salmon |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern-Waters Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 36.7).
- •Salmon JR/SR High School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.6).
- •Salmon JR/SR High School is the larger school with 349 students compared with 141.
- •Fern-Waters Public Charter School is a charter school while Salmon JR/SR 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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School better than Salmon JR/SR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fern-Waters Public Charter School ranks higher (37.7 vs 36.7 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 Fern-Waters Public Charter School and Salmon JR/SR High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Salmon and Salmon in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School: 141. Salmon JR/SR High School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern-Waters Public Charter School and Salmon JR/SR High School rank in Idaho?
Fern-Waters Public Charter School is 265th of 352 and Salmon JR/SR High School is 112th of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).