Horizon Middle School vs Moorhead High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 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
Moorhead High School
Moorhead · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,122 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Moorhead, Minnesota | Moorhead High School Moorhead, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 266 | #265 of 433 |
| National rank | #6874 of 15,369 | #7569 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,158 | 2,122 |
| Enrollment | 2,158 | 2,122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Moorhead | Moorhead |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (53.6 vs 53.1).
- •Moorhead High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Moorhead High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Moorhead High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 46.2%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.1).
- •Horizon Middle School is the larger school with 2,158 students compared with 2,122.
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 Moorhead High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Horizon Middle School and Moorhead High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Moorhead and Moorhead in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 2,158. Moorhead High School: 2,122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Moorhead High School rank in Minnesota?
Horizon Middle School is 188th of 266 and Moorhead High School is 265th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).