McCain Middle School vs Payette High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCain Middle School
Payette · Public middle · Grades 5–8
375 students
Payette High School
Payette · Public high · Grades 9–12
319 students
| Measure | McCain Middle School Payette, Idaho | Payette High School Payette, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 106 | #132 of 134 |
| National rank | #11156 of 15,369 | #15467 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 375 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 375 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.1% | 60.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 12% |
| city | Payette | Payette |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 18.9).
- •McCain Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 12%).
- •McCain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Payette High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 65.1%).
- •McCain Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.7).
- •McCain Middle School is the larger school with 375 students compared with 319.
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 McCain Middle School better than Payette High School?
On the Success Index (US), McCain Middle School ranks higher (33.7 vs 18.9 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 McCain Middle School and Payette High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Payette and Payette in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCain Middle School: 375. Payette High School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCain Middle School and Payette High School rank in Idaho?
McCain Middle School is 89th of 106 and Payette High School is 132nd of 134 among middle schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).