Houston Middle School vs Will Rogers Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Mexico, United States, 530 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houston Middle School
Hobbs · Public middle · Grades 6–9
822 students
Will Rogers Elementary
Hobbs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
297 students
| Measure | Houston Middle School Hobbs, New Mexico | Will Rogers Elementary Hobbs, New Mexico |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #23 of 138 | #75 of 416 |
| National rank | #12038 of 15,369 | #33562 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 822 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 822 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 61.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| city | Hobbs | Hobbs |
| state | New Mexico | New Mexico |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Will Rogers Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 29.4).
- •Will Rogers Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Houston Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Will Rogers Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.6% vs 62.9%).
- •Will Rogers Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.7).
- •Houston Middle School is the larger school with 822 students compared with 297.
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 Houston Middle School better than Will Rogers Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Will Rogers Elementary ranks higher (37.7 vs 29.4 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 Houston Middle School and Will Rogers Elementary?
About 530 m in a straight line, between Hobbs and Hobbs in New Mexico.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houston Middle School: 822. Will Rogers Elementary: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houston Middle School and Will Rogers Elementary rank in New Mexico?
Houston Middle School is 23rd of 138 and Will Rogers Elementary is 75th of 416 among middle schools in New Mexico on the 2025 Success Index (US).