McCall-Donnelly High School vs Payette Lakes Middle 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.
McCall-Donnelly High School
McCall · Public high · Grades 9–12
447 students
Payette Lakes Middle School
McCall · Public middle · Grades 6–8
331 students
| Measure | McCall-Donnelly High School McCall, Idaho | Payette Lakes Middle School McCall, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #5 of 134 | #1 of 106 |
| National rank | #1630 of 16,910 | #1349 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 447 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| city | McCall | McCall |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Payette Lakes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 77.6).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •McCall-Donnelly High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 25.1%).
- •Payette Lakes Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.4).
- •McCall-Donnelly High School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 331.
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 McCall-Donnelly High School better than Payette Lakes Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Payette Lakes Middle School ranks higher (80.9 vs 77.6 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 McCall-Donnelly High School and Payette Lakes Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between McCall and McCall in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCall-Donnelly High School: 447. Payette Lakes Middle School: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCall-Donnelly High School and Payette Lakes Middle School rank in Idaho?
McCall-Donnelly High School is 5th of 134 and Payette Lakes Middle School is 1st of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).