Highland Middle School vs Sanger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.7 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
Sanger Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
365 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Sanger Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 138 | #106 of 416 |
| National rank | #13939 of 15,369 | #36468 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 808 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 55.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sanger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.2 vs 19.0).
- •Sanger Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Sanger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 31%).
- •Sanger Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 69.6%).
- •Sanger Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 365.
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 Sanger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sanger Elementary ranks higher (33.2 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 Sanger Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 808. Sanger Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Sanger Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 and Sanger Elementary is 106th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).