Bethel Middle School vs Cougar Mountain Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Middle School
Spanaway · Public middle · Grades 6–8
661 students
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
| Measure | Bethel Middle School Spanaway, Washington | Cougar Mountain Middle School Graham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #275 of 363 | #205 of 363 |
| National rank | #10017 of 15,369 | #7470 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 661 | 605 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 605 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.5% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 39% |
| city | Spanaway | Graham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 39.1).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 35%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 63.5%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.3).
- •Bethel Middle School is the larger school with 661 students compared with 605.
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 Bethel Middle School better than Cougar Mountain Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks higher (50.8 vs 39.1 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 Bethel Middle School and Cougar Mountain Middle School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Graham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Middle School: 661. Cougar Mountain Middle School: 605. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Middle School and Cougar Mountain Middle School rank in Washington?
Bethel Middle School is 275th of 363 and Cougar Mountain Middle School is 205th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).