Hawthorne Elementary School vs Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades K–5
538 students
Horizon Science Academy Elementary School
Columbus · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
774 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Columbus, Ohio | Horizon Science Academy Elementary School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1109 of 1,713 | #1021 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #20887 of 50,301 | #18048 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 538 | 774 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 774 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| city | Columbus | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 56.1).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 51%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 19.2).
- •Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is the larger school with 774 students compared with 538.
- •Hawthorne Elementary School is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hawthorne Elementary School better than Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Science Academy Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 56.1 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 Hawthorne Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Columbus and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 538. Horizon Science Academy Elementary School: 774. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Horizon Science Academy Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 1109th of 1,713 and Horizon Science Academy Elementary School is 1021st of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).