Highland Middle School vs Taylor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.5 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
Taylor Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Taylor Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 138 | #189 of 416 |
| National rank | #13939 of 15,369 | #42263 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 808 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 808 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 19.0).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 69.6%).
- •Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 808 students compared with 426.
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 Taylor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Elementary ranks higher (24.1 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 Taylor Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 808. Taylor Elementary: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Taylor Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Highland Middle School is 70th of 138 and Taylor Elementary is 189th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).