Chinook Middle School vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Middle School
Lacey · Public middle · Grades 6–8
746 students
South Bay Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
| Measure | Chinook Middle School Lacey, Washington | South Bay Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #209 of 363 | #336 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7567 of 15,369 | #12234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 746 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 67% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 50.4).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 43%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 55.5%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 19.6).
- •Chinook Middle School is the larger school with 746 students compared with 595.
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 Chinook Middle School better than South Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Bay Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 50.4 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 Chinook Middle School and South Bay Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Middle School: 746. South Bay Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Middle School and South Bay Elementary rank in Washington?
Chinook Middle School is 209th of 363 and South Bay Elementary is 336th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).