Preston High School vs Preston JR High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Preston High School
Preston · Public high · Grades 9–12
679 students
Preston JR High School
Preston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
540 students
| Measure | Preston High School Preston, Idaho | Preston JR High School Preston, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 134 | #73 of 106 |
| National rank | #10259 of 16,910 | #8700 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 540 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 540 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 45.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 38% |
| city | Preston | Preston |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston JR High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 42.8).
- •Preston JR High School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 17%).
- •Preston High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Preston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 45.4%).
- •Preston JR High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 19.4).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 540.
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 Preston High School better than Preston JR High School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston JR High School ranks higher (45.1 vs 42.8 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 Preston High School and Preston JR High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Preston and Preston in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preston High School: 679. Preston JR High School: 540. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preston High School and Preston JR High School rank in Idaho?
Preston High School is 86th of 134 and Preston JR High School is 73rd of 106 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).