College Lane Elementary vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Lane Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
Highland Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
| Measure | College Lane Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 416 | #70 of 138 |
| National rank | #35631 of 50,301 | #13939 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 532 | 808 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 808 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 13% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 19.0).
- •College Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 13%).
- •College Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •College Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.6% vs 69.6%).
- •College Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 532.
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 College Lane Elementary better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), College Lane Elementary ranks higher (34.4 vs 19.0 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 College Lane Elementary and Highland Middle School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Lane Elementary: 532. Highland Middle School: 808. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Lane Elementary and Highland Middle School rank in New Mexico?
College Lane Elementary is 92nd of 416 and Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 among elementary schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).