Bates Technical High School vs Hilltop Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bates Technical High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
343 students
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Bates Technical High School Tacoma, Washington | Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #305 of 363 |
| National rank | – | #11025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 33% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School is the larger school with 447 students compared with 343.
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 Bates Technical High School better than Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bates Technical High School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bates Technical High School: 343. Hilltop Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bates Technical High School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School rank in Washington?
Bates Technical High School is unranked and Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 305th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).