Owyhee High School vs Ponderosa Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Owyhee High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,884 students
Ponderosa Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Owyhee High School Meridian, Idaho | Ponderosa Elementary School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 134 | #138 of 352 |
| National rank | #5345 of 16,910 | #20917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,884 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 1,884 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 39.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 54% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Meridian | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owyhee High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.8 vs 56.1).
- •Owyhee High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Ponderosa Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 22.7).
- •Owyhee High School is the larger school with 1,884 students compared with 411.
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 Owyhee High School better than Ponderosa Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Owyhee High School ranks higher (61.8 vs 56.1 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 Owyhee High School and Ponderosa Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Owyhee High School: 1,884. Ponderosa Elementary School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Owyhee High School and Ponderosa Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Owyhee High School is 25th of 134 and Ponderosa Elementary School is 138th of 352 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).