Heritage Academy vs Horizon Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Academy
Jerome · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
176 students
Horizon Elementary School
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Heritage Academy Jerome, Idaho | Horizon Elementary School Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #317 of 352 | #283 of 352 |
| National rank | #39587 of 50,301 | #35390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 176 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 28.4).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 66.3%).
- •Heritage Academy does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.0).
- •Horizon Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 176.
- •Heritage Academy is a charter school while Horizon Elementary School 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 Heritage Academy better than Horizon Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 28.4 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 Heritage Academy and Horizon Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Academy: 176. Horizon Elementary School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Academy and Horizon Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Heritage Academy is 317th of 352 and Horizon Elementary School is 283rd of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).