Horizon Elementary vs Johnston Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Iowa, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Elementary
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
Johnston Senior High School
Johnston · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,820 students
| Measure | Horizon Elementary Johnston, Iowa | Johnston Senior High School Johnston, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #150 of 654 | #142 of 319 |
| National rank | #3429 of 50,301 | #1958 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 613 | 1,820 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 1,820 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 78% |
| city | Johnston | Johnston |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 75.9).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 78%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Johnston Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 35.9%).
- •Horizon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 20.9).
- •Johnston Senior High School is the larger school with 1,820 students compared with 613.
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 Johnston Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 75.9 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 Johnston Senior High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Johnston and Johnston in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Elementary: 613. Johnston Senior High School: 1,820. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Elementary and Johnston Senior High School rank in Iowa?
Horizon Elementary is 150th of 654 and Johnston Senior High School is 142nd of 319 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).