Cedar Heights Middle School vs Columbia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 215 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Heights Middle School
Covington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
876 students
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Middle School Covington, Washington | Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 363 | #260 of 363 |
| National rank | #7937 of 15,369 | #9529 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 876 | 875 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 875 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 58.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Covington | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Heights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 41.3).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.6% vs 58.9%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.9).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 875.
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 Cedar Heights Middle School better than Columbia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Heights Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 41.3 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 Cedar Heights Middle School and Columbia Middle School?
About 215 km in a straight line, between Covington and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Middle School: 876. Columbia Middle School: 875. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Middle School and Columbia Middle School rank in Washington?
Cedar Heights Middle School is 217th of 363 and Columbia Middle School is 260th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).