Firth High School vs Shelley Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Firth High School
Firth · Public high · Grades 9–12
305 students
Shelley Senior High School
Shelley · Public high · Grades 9–12
800 students
| Measure | Firth High School Firth, Idaho | Shelley Senior High School Shelley, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 134 | #114 of 134 |
| National rank | #11473 of 16,910 | #11875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 305 | 800 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 800 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.5% | 34.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Firth | Shelley |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Firth High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 36.4).
- •Firth High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Shelley Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Firth High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.5% vs 34.3%).
- •Firth High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.2).
- •Shelley Senior High School is the larger school with 800 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 Firth High School better than Shelley Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Firth High School ranks higher (37.9 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 Firth High School and Shelley Senior High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Firth and Shelley in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Firth High School: 305. Shelley Senior High School: 800. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Firth High School and Shelley Senior High School rank in Idaho?
Firth High School is 107th of 134 and Shelley Senior High School is 114th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).