Highlands Elementary School vs Hillside Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Boise · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
291 students
Hillside Junior High School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 7–9
561 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Boise, Idaho | Hillside Junior High School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 352 | #24 of 106 |
| National rank | #2611 of 50,301 | #4883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–9 |
| Students | 291 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.5% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Boise | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.6 vs 62.7).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 59%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.5% vs 26.2%).
- •Hillside Junior High School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.1).
- •Hillside Junior High School is the larger school with 561 students compared with 291.
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 Highlands Elementary School better than Hillside Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (84.6 vs 62.7 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 Highlands Elementary School and Hillside Junior High School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Boise and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 291. Hillside Junior High School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Hillside Junior High School rank in Idaho?
Highlands Elementary School is 2nd of 352 and Hillside Junior High School is 24th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).