Blue Heron Middle School vs Port Townsend High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Middle School
Port Townsend · Public middle · Grades 6–8
222 students
Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Middle School Port Townsend, Washington | Port Townsend High School Port Townsend, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 363 | #114 of 333 |
| National rank | #5097 of 15,369 | #5613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 222 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| city | Port Townsend | Port Townsend |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.7 vs 60.8).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Port Townsend High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 68%).
- •Port Townsend High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 53.6%).
- •Blue Heron Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.3).
- •Port Townsend High School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 222.
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 Blue Heron Middle School better than Port Townsend High 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 Blue Heron Middle School and Port Townsend High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Port Townsend and Port Townsend in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Middle School: 222. Port Townsend High School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Middle School and Port Townsend High School rank in Washington?
Blue Heron Middle School is 130th of 363 and Port Townsend High School is 114th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).