Holly Drive Leadership Academy vs Horton Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holly Drive Leadership Academy
San Diego · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
108 students
Horton Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
386 students
| Measure | Holly Drive Leadership Academy San Diego, California | Horton Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4825 of 5,693 | #5295 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47011 of 50,301 | #48807 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 108 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 12.2).
- •Horton Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Horton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 96.9%).
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 25.7).
- •Horton Elementary is the larger school with 386 students compared with 108.
- •Holly Drive Leadership Academy 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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy better than Horton Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Holly Drive Leadership Academy ranks higher (16.2 vs 12.2 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 Holly Drive Leadership Academy and Horton Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy: 108. Horton Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holly Drive Leadership Academy and Horton Elementary rank in California?
Holly Drive Leadership Academy is 4825th of 5,693 and Horton Elementary is 5295th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).