Cedar Heights Middle School vs Kentlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.5 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
Kentlake High School
Kent · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
| Measure | Cedar Heights Middle School Covington, Washington | Kentlake High School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #217 of 363 | #168 of 333 |
| National rank | #7937 of 15,369 | #7239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 876 | 1,561 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 1,561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| city | Covington | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kentlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 48.6).
- •Kentlake High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Kentlake High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 54%).
- •Kentlake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 50.6%).
- •Cedar Heights Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.7).
- •Kentlake High School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 876.
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 Kentlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kentlake High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 48.6 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 Kentlake High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Covington and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Heights Middle School: 876. Kentlake High School: 1,561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Heights Middle School and Kentlake High School rank in Washington?
Cedar Heights Middle School is 217th of 363 and Kentlake High School is 168th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).