Jefferson Elementary School vs Pocatello High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elementary School
Pocatello · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
359 students
Pocatello High School
Pocatello · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,281 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elementary School Pocatello, Idaho | Pocatello High School Pocatello, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 352 | #52 of 134 |
| National rank | #36192 of 50,301 | #7600 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 1,281 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 1,281 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| city | Pocatello | Pocatello |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pocatello High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 33.6).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Pocatello High School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 38%).
- •Pocatello High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 68.5%).
- •Jefferson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 21.7).
- •Pocatello High School is the larger school with 1,281 students compared with 359.
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 Jefferson Elementary School better than Pocatello High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pocatello High School ranks higher (53.0 vs 33.6 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 Jefferson Elementary School and Pocatello High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pocatello and Pocatello in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elementary School: 359. Pocatello High School: 1,281. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elementary School and Pocatello High School rank in Idaho?
Jefferson Elementary School is 292nd of 352 and Pocatello High School is 52nd of 134 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).