Highland Middle School vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Mexico, United States, 2.9 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
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 138 | #23 of 138 |
| National rank | #13939 of 15,369 | #12038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 808 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 19.0).
- •Houston Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 13%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 69.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 808.
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 Houston Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Houston Middle School ranks higher (29.4 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 Highland Middle School and Houston Middle School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 808. Houston Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Houston Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 and Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).