Heritage Academy vs Jerome Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy
Jerome · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Jerome Middle School
Jerome · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Jerome, Idaho | Jerome Middle School Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 352 | #101 of 106 |
| National rank | #39587 of 50,301 | #12615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 176 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 26.3).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 66%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •Jerome Middle School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 176.
- •Heritage Academy is a charter school while Jerome Middle 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 Heritage Academy better than Jerome Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Academy ranks higher (28.4 vs 26.3 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 Heritage Academy and Jerome Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy: 176. Jerome Middle School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy and Jerome Middle School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Academy is 317th of 352 and Jerome Middle School is 101st of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).