Preston High School vs Renaissance High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Idaho, United States, 403 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
Renaissance High School
Meridian · Public high · Grades 9–12
662 students
| Measure | Preston High School Preston, Idaho | Renaissance High School Meridian, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #86 of 134 | #1 of 134 |
| National rank | #10259 of 16,910 | #330 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 679 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 92% |
| city | Preston | Meridian |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.6 vs 42.8).
- •Renaissance High School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 17%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 34.5%).
- •Renaissance High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.4).
- •Preston High School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 662.
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 Renaissance High School?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance High School ranks higher (88.6 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 Renaissance High School?
About 403 km in a straight line, between Preston and Meridian in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Preston High School: 679. Renaissance High School: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Preston High School and Renaissance High School rank in Idaho?
Preston High School is 86th of 134 and Renaissance High School is 1st of 134 among high schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).