Gem Prep: Meridian vs Renaissance High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gem Prep: Meridian
Meridian · Charter other · Grades K–12
506 students
Renaissance High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
| Measure | Gem Prep: Meridian Meridian, Idaho | Renaissance High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | – | #1 of 134 |
| National rank | – | #330 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 506 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.3% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 38.3%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 22.0).
- •Renaissance High School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 506.
- •Gem Prep: Meridian is a charter school while Renaissance 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 Gem Prep: Meridian better than Renaissance High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gem Prep: Meridian and Renaissance High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gem Prep: Meridian: 506. Renaissance High School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gem Prep: Meridian and Renaissance High School rank in Idaho?
Gem Prep: Meridian is unranked and Renaissance High School is 1st of 134 among other schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).