Horn H S vs Smith El
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horn H S
Mesquite · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,757 students
Smith El
Mesquite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Horn H S Mesquite, Texas | Smith El Mesquite, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #796 of 1,419 | #2638 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #8912 of 16,910 | #31349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,757 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 2,757 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 41% |
| city | Mesquite | Mesquite |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horn H S scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.0 vs 40.9).
- •Horn H S does better on math proficiency (60% vs 41%).
- •Smith El does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Smith El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 73.7%).
- •Horn H S does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.4).
- •Horn H S is the larger school with 2,757 students compared with 533.
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 Horn H S better than Smith El?
On the Success Index (US), Horn H S ranks higher (48.0 vs 40.9 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 Horn H S and Smith El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Mesquite and Mesquite in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horn H S: 2,757. Smith El: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horn H S and Smith El rank in Texas?
Horn H S is 796th of 1,419 and Smith El is 2638th of 4,686 among high schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).