Hobbs Freshman High vs Houston Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hobbs Freshman High
Hobbs · Public other · Grades 9–10
747 students
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
| Measure | Hobbs Freshman High Hobbs, New Mexico | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #23 of 138 |
| National rank | – | #12038 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–10 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 747 | 822 |
| Enrollment | 747 | 822 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.7% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 18% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houston Middle School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 23%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 70.7%).
- •Hobbs Freshman High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 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 Hobbs Freshman High better than Houston Middle School?
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 Hobbs Freshman High and Houston Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hobbs Freshman High: 747. Houston Middle School: 822. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hobbs Freshman High and Houston Middle School rank in New Mexico?
Hobbs Freshman High is unranked and Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 among other schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).