Homedale High School vs Melba High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Homedale High School
Homedale · Public high · Grades 9–12
400 students
Melba High School
Melba · Public high · Grades 7–12
394 students
| Measure | Homedale High School Homedale, Idaho | Melba High School Melba, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #127 of 134 | #49 of 134 |
| National rank | #14240 of 16,910 | #7400 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 400 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| city | Homedale | Melba |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melba High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.7 vs 25.7).
- •Melba High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Melba High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 37%).
- •Melba High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 50%).
- •Melba High School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 20.0).
- •Homedale High School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 394.
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 Homedale High School better than Melba High School?
On the Success Index (US), Melba High School ranks higher (53.7 vs 25.7 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 Homedale High School and Melba High School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Homedale and Melba in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homedale High School: 400. Melba High School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homedale High School and Melba High School rank in Idaho?
Homedale High School is 127th of 134 and Melba High School is 49th of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).