Chief Joseph Middle School vs Hanford 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.
Chief Joseph Middle School
Richland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Hanford High School
Richland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,959 students
| Measure | Chief Joseph Middle School Richland, Washington | Hanford High School Richland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #267 of 363 | #65 of 333 |
| National rank | #9692 of 15,369 | #3815 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,959 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,959 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| city | Richland | Richland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hanford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 40.5).
- •Hanford High School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Hanford High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 48%).
- •Hanford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 58.4%).
- •Chief Joseph Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 23.0).
- •Hanford High School is the larger school with 1,959 students compared with 659.
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 Chief Joseph Middle School better than Hanford High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hanford High School ranks higher (68.0 vs 40.5 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 Chief Joseph Middle School and Hanford High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Richland and Richland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chief Joseph Middle School: 659. Hanford High School: 1,959. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chief Joseph Middle School and Hanford High School rank in Washington?
Chief Joseph Middle School is 267th of 363 and Hanford High School is 65th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).