Horizon Elementary vs McFarland High School Early College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
McFarland · Public elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
McFarland High School Early College
McFarland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,027 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary McFarland, California | McFarland High School Early College McFarland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2893 of 5,693 | #1213 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #35202 of 50,301 | #15835 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 542 | 1,027 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,027 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 82.2% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 18% |
| city | McFarland | McFarland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 16.6).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 18%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •McFarland High School Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.2% vs 87.8%).
- •McFarland High School Early College does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 27.1).
- •McFarland High School Early College is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 542.
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 Horizon Elementary better than McFarland High School Early College?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 16.6 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 Horizon Elementary and McFarland High School Early College?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between McFarland and McFarland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 542. McFarland High School Early College: 1,027. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and McFarland High School Early College rank in California?
Horizon Elementary is 2893rd of 5,693 and McFarland High School Early College is 1213th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).