Horizon Elementary School vs Jerome Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary School
Jerome · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Jerome Middle School
Jerome · Public middle · Grades 6–8
937 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary School Jerome, Idaho | Jerome Middle School Jerome, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #283 of 352 | #101 of 106 |
| National rank | #35390 of 50,301 | #12615 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 486 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 66% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Jerome | Jerome |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 26.3).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Horizon Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Jerome Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66% vs 66.3%).
- •Jerome Middle School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 486.
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 School better than Jerome Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 26.3 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 School and Jerome Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Jerome and Jerome in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary School: 486. Jerome Middle School: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary School and Jerome Middle School rank in Idaho?
Horizon Elementary School is 283rd of 352 and Jerome Middle School is 101st of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).