Booker T. Washington Elementary vs Southern Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Booker T. Washington Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
155 students
Southern Heights Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
| Measure | Booker T. Washington Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Southern Heights Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #42 of 416 | #170 of 416 |
| National rank | #24104 of 50,301 | #41411 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 155 | 472 |
| Enrollment | 155 | 472 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 21% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 25.5).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 21%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 25%).
- •Southern Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 65.8%).
- •Booker T. Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Southern Heights Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 155.
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 Booker T. Washington Elementary better than Southern Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Booker T. Washington Elementary ranks higher (51.5 vs 25.5 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 Booker T. Washington Elementary and Southern Heights Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Booker T. Washington Elementary: 155. Southern Heights Elementary: 472. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Booker T. Washington Elementary and Southern Heights Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Booker T. Washington Elementary is 42nd of 416 and Southern Heights Elementary is 170th of 416 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).