Highland Middle School vs Hobbs Freshman High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
808 students
Hobbs Freshman High
Hobbs · Public other · Grades 9–10
747 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Hobbs Freshman High Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #70 of 138 | – |
| National rank | #13939 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–10 |
| Students | 808 | 747 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 747 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 7% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.6% vs 70.7%).
- •Hobbs Freshman High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 747.
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 Highland Middle School better than Hobbs Freshman High?
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 Highland Middle School and Hobbs Freshman High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 808. Hobbs Freshman High: 747. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Hobbs Freshman High rank in New Mexico?
Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 and Hobbs Freshman High is unranked among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).