Pillar Falls Elementary vs Vera C O'leary Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pillar Falls Elementary
Twin Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
582 students
Vera C O'leary Middle School
Twin Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Pillar Falls Elementary Twin Falls, Idaho | Vera C O'leary Middle School Twin Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 352 | #19 of 106 |
| National rank | #12224 of 50,301 | #4432 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 582 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 55% |
| city | Twin Falls | Twin Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pillar Falls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 64.8).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 55%).
- •Vera C O'leary Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Pillar Falls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 36.3%).
- •Vera C O'leary Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.6).
- •Vera C O'leary Middle School is the larger school with 758 students compared with 582.
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 Pillar Falls Elementary better than Vera C O'leary Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Pillar Falls Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 64.8 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 Pillar Falls Elementary and Vera C O'leary Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Twin Falls and Twin Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pillar Falls Elementary: 582. Vera C O'leary Middle School: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pillar Falls Elementary and Vera C O'leary Middle School rank in Idaho?
Pillar Falls Elementary is 57th of 352 and Vera C O'leary Middle School is 19th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).