Horizon Middle School vs Jackson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 322 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Moorhead · Public middle · Grades 5–8
2,158 students
Jackson Middle
Champlin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
2,037 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Moorhead, Minnesota | Jackson Middle Champlin, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #188 of 266 | #102 of 266 |
| National rank | #6874 of 15,369 | #3476 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,158 | 2,037 |
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 2,037 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 37.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| city | Moorhead | Champlin |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 53.6).
- •Jackson Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Jackson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.0).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 2,037.
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 Middle School better than Jackson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Middle ranks higher (69.4 vs 53.6 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 Middle School and Jackson Middle?
About 322 km in a straight line, between Moorhead and Champlin in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 2,158. Jackson Middle: 2,037. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Jackson Middle rank in Minnesota?
Horizon Middle School is 188th of 266 and Jackson Middle is 102nd of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).