Highland West Jhs vs Plaza Towers ES
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oklahoma, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland West Jhs
Moore · Public middle · Grades 7–8
479 students
Plaza Towers ES
Moore · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
403 students
| Measure | Highland West Jhs Moore, Oklahoma | Plaza Towers ES Moore, Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 338 | #289 of 899 |
| National rank | #12636 of 15,369 | #30658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 479 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Moore | Moore |
| state | Oklahoma | Oklahoma |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plaza Towers ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 26.2).
- •Plaza Towers ES does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Plaza Towers ES does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 30%).
- •Highland West Jhs does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 69.2%).
- •Plaza Towers ES does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.5).
- •Highland West Jhs is the larger school with 479 students compared with 403.
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 West Jhs better than Plaza Towers ES?
On the Success Index (US), Plaza Towers ES ranks higher (42.0 vs 26.2 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 West Jhs and Plaza Towers ES?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Moore and Moore in Oklahoma.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland West Jhs: 479. Plaza Towers ES: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland West Jhs and Plaza Towers ES rank in Oklahoma?
Highland West Jhs is 209th of 338 and Plaza Towers ES is 289th of 899 among middle schools in Oklahoma on the 2025 Success Index (US).