Highland Middle School vs Mills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.6 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
Mills Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Mills Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 138 | #66 of 416 |
| National rank | #13939 of 15,369 | #32766 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 808 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 42% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.8 vs 19.0).
- •Mills Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 13%).
- •Mills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Mills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 69.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 18.7).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 411.
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 Mills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mills Elementary ranks higher (38.8 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 Mills Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 808. Mills Elementary: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Mills Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 and Mills Elementary is 66th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).