Anacortes Middle School vs Cougar Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anacortes Middle School
Anacortes · Public middle · Grades 6–8
617 students
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
| Measure | Anacortes Middle School Anacortes, Washington | Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 363 | #106 of 363 |
| National rank | #2508 of 15,369 | #4236 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 617 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Anacortes | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anacortes Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 65.7).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 32.7%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.9).
- •Anacortes Middle School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 616.
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 Anacortes Middle School better than Cougar Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Anacortes Middle School ranks higher (74.1 vs 65.7 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 Anacortes Middle School and Cougar Mountain Middle School?
About 116 km in a straight line, between Anacortes and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anacortes Middle School: 617. Cougar Mountain Middle School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anacortes Middle School and Cougar Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
Anacortes Middle School is 49th of 363 and Cougar Mountain Middle School is 106th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).