Oregon Trail Elementary School vs South Hills Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oregon Trail Elementary School
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
South Hills Middle School
Twin Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
| Measure | Oregon Trail Elementary School Twin Falls, Idaho | South Hills Middle School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 352 | #84 of 106 |
| National rank | #31097 of 50,301 | #10331 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 496 | 525 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 525 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 28% |
| city | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oregon Trail Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 37.7).
- •Oregon Trail Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 28%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •South Hills Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 59.7%).
- •Oregon Trail Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.9).
- •South Hills Middle School is the larger school with 525 students compared with 496.
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 Oregon Trail Elementary School better than South Hills Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Oregon Trail Elementary School ranks higher (41.3 vs 37.7 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 Oregon Trail Elementary School and South Hills Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Twin Falls and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oregon Trail Elementary School: 496. South Hills Middle School: 525. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oregon Trail Elementary School and South Hills Middle School rank in Idaho?
Oregon Trail Elementary School is 244th of 352 and South Hills Middle School is 84th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).