Hacker Middle School vs South Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Idaho, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hacker Middle School
Mountain Home · Public middle · Grades 5–6
530 students
South Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
533 students
| Measure | Hacker Middle School Mountain Home, Idaho | South Junior High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 106 | #99 of 106 |
| National rank | #11804 of 15,369 | #12536 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 530 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| city | Mountain Home | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hacker Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.6 vs 26.8).
- •South Junior High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •South Junior High School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 39%).
- •Hacker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.2% vs 97%).
- •South Junior High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
- •South Junior High School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 530.
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 Hacker Middle School better than South Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hacker Middle School ranks higher (30.6 vs 26.8 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 Hacker Middle School and South Junior High School?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hacker Middle School: 530. South Junior High School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hacker Middle School and South Junior High School rank in Idaho?
Hacker Middle School is 96th of 106 and South Junior High School is 99th of 106 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).