America's Finest Charter vs Horton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
America's Finest Charter
San Diego · Charter other · Grades K–12
396 students
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | America's Finest Charter San Diego, California | Horton Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #5295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #48807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •America's Finest Charter does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •America's Finest Charter does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 32%).
- •America's Finest Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.5% vs 96.9%).
- •America's Finest Charter does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 25.7).
- •America's Finest Charter is the larger school with 396 students compared with 386.
- •America's Finest Charter is a charter school while Horton Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 America's Finest Charter better than Horton Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are America's Finest Charter and Horton Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
America's Finest Charter: 396. Horton Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do America's Finest Charter and Horton Elementary rank in California?
America's Finest Charter is unranked and Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).