Mountain Home SR High School vs West Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Home SR High School
Mountain Home · Public high · Grades 9–12
918 students
West Elementary School
Mountain Home · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
556 students
| Measure | Mountain Home SR High School Mountain Home, Idaho | West Elementary School Mountain Home, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 134 | #289 of 352 |
| National rank | #12635 of 16,910 | #36084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 918 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 918 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Mountain Home | Mountain Home |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (33.1 vs 33.8).
- •West Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Mountain Home SR High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Home SR High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 63.8%).
- •Mountain Home SR High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.6).
- •Mountain Home SR High School is the larger school with 918 students compared with 556.
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 Mountain Home SR High School better than West Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mountain Home SR High School and West Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Mountain Home and Mountain Home in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Home SR High School: 918. West Elementary School: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Home SR High School and West Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Mountain Home SR High School is 121st of 134 and West Elementary School is 289th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).