Canyon Ridge Middle School vs Kent-Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canyon Ridge Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Kent-Meridian High School
Kent · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students
| Measure | Canyon Ridge Middle School Kent, Washington | Kent-Meridian High School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 363 | #276 of 333 |
| National rank | #13135 of 15,369 | #11771 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 821 | 1,639 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 68.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 28% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent-Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 23.4).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 73%).
- •Canyon Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.0).
- •Kent-Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 821.
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 Canyon Ridge Middle School better than Kent-Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent-Meridian High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 23.4 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 Canyon Ridge Middle School and Kent-Meridian High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canyon Ridge Middle School: 821. Kent-Meridian High School: 1,639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canyon Ridge Middle School and Kent-Meridian High School rank in Washington?
Canyon Ridge Middle School is 344th of 363 and Kent-Meridian High School is 276th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).