Desert Hills El vs Horizon H S
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Desert Hills El
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
928 students
Horizon H S
El Paso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,469 students
| Measure | Desert Hills El El Paso, Texas | Horizon H S El Paso, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 4,686 | #1179 of 1,419 |
| National rank | #28903 of 50,301 | #12353 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 928 | 1,469 |
| Enrollment | 928 | 1,469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 87.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 44% |
| city | El Paso | El Paso |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Desert Hills El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.5 vs 34.3).
- •Desert Hills El does better on math proficiency (57% vs 44%).
- •Desert Hills El does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Desert Hills El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.1% vs 87.1%).
- •Horizon H S does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
- •Horizon H S is the larger school with 1,469 students compared with 928.
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 Desert Hills El better than Horizon H S?
On the Success Index (US), Desert Hills El ranks higher (44.5 vs 34.3 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 Desert Hills El and Horizon H S?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Paso and El Paso in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Hills El: 928. Horizon H S: 1,469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Hills El and Horizon H S rank in Texas?
Desert Hills El is 2295th of 4,686 and Horizon H S is 1179th of 1,419 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).