Bellingham High School vs Whatcom Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 511 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Whatcom Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
637 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Washington | Whatcom Middle School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 333 | #86 of 363 |
| National rank | #3722 of 16,910 | #3581 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,165 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.3 vs 68.9).
- •Whatcom Middle School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 73%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 42.4%).
- •Whatcom Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.6).
- •Bellingham High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 637.
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 Bellingham High School better than Whatcom 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 Bellingham High School and Whatcom Middle School?
About 511 m in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 1,165. Whatcom Middle School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Whatcom Middle School rank in Washington?
Bellingham High School is 59th of 333 and Whatcom Middle School is 86th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).