Kootenay Orchards Elementary vs Laurie Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in British Columbia, Canada, 1.6 km apart, using official Canadian 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kootenay Orchards Elementary
Cranbrook · Public elementary
743 students
Laurie Middle School
Cranbrook · Public middle
1,050 students
| Measure | Kootenay Orchards Elementary Cranbrook, British Columbia | Laurie Middle School Cranbrook, British Columbia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (Canada) | 33 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| Province rank | #868 of 1,275 | #1203 of 1,275 |
| National rank | #868 of 1,275 | #1203 of 1,275 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | – | – |
| Students | 743 | 1,050 |
| Enrolment | 743 | 1,050 |
| EQAO Grade 3 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 6 | – | – |
| EQAO Grade 9 maths | – | – |
| OSSLT pass rate | – | – |
| Low-income households | – | – |
| Parents without a credential | – | – |
| First language not English | – | – |
| Special education | – | – |
| Identified as gifted | – | – |
| FSA literacy score | 440 | 407 |
| FSA numeracy score | 448 | 384 |
| FSA Grade 4 literacy score | 440 | – |
| FSA Grade 4 numeracy score | 448 | – |
| FSA Grade 7 literacy score | – | 407 |
| FSA Grade 7 numeracy score | – | 384 |
| city or town | Cranbrook | Cranbrook |
| province | British Columbia | British Columbia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kootenay Orchards Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (Canada) (33.1 vs 7.5).
- •Laurie Middle School is the larger school with 1,050 students compared with 743.
The Success Index (Canada) 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 Kootenay Orchards Elementary better than Laurie Middle School?
On the Success Index (Canada), Kootenay Orchards Elementary ranks higher (33.1 vs 7.5 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 Kootenay Orchards Elementary and Laurie Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Cranbrook and Cranbrook in British Columbia.
Which has the better Enrolment?
Kootenay Orchards Elementary: 743. Laurie Middle School: 1,050. Students enrolled in the latest published year.
How do Kootenay Orchards Elementary and Laurie Middle School rank in British Columbia?
Kootenay Orchards Elementary is 868th of 1,275 and Laurie Middle School is 1203rd of 1,275 among elementary schools in British Columbia on the 2025 Success Index (Canada).