Cheney High School vs Medical Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney High School
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
Medical Lake High School
Medical Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
506 students
| Measure | Cheney High School Cheney, Washington | Medical Lake High School Medical Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 333 | #106 of 333 |
| National rank | #7532 of 16,910 | #5463 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,491 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 40.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| city | Cheney | Medical Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Medical Lake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 53.2).
- •Medical Lake High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Medical Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 68%).
- •Medical Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.3% vs 49.6%).
- •Medical Lake High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.1).
- •Cheney High School is the larger school with 1,491 students compared with 506.
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 Cheney High School better than Medical Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Medical Lake High School ranks higher (61.4 vs 53.2 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 Cheney High School and Medical Lake High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Medical Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney High School: 1,491. Medical Lake High School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney High School and Medical Lake High School rank in Washington?
Cheney High School is 176th of 333 and Medical Lake High School is 106th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).