Horizon Science Academy Youngstown vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown
Youngstown · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
439 students
Taft Elementary School
Youngstown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Horizon Science Academy Youngstown Youngstown, Ohio | Taft Elementary School Youngstown, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1308 of 1,713 | #1528 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #30032 of 50,301 | #42025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 439 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| city | Youngstown | Youngstown |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Science Academy Youngstown scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 24.5).
- •Horizon Science Academy Youngstown does better on math proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Horizon Science Academy Youngstown does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.3).
- •Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is the larger school with 439 students compared with 274.
- •Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is a charter school while Taft Elementary School is a public 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 Horizon Science Academy Youngstown better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Science Academy Youngstown ranks higher (42.9 vs 24.5 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 Horizon Science Academy Youngstown and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Youngstown and Youngstown in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown: 439. Taft Elementary School: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Science Academy Youngstown and Taft Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Horizon Science Academy Youngstown is 1308th of 1,713 and Taft Elementary School is 1528th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).