Chinook Middle School vs Frontier Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 42 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chinook Middle School
SeaTac · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Frontier Middle School
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
| Measure | Chinook Middle School SeaTac, Washington | Frontier Middle School Graham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #282 of 363 | #156 of 363 |
| National rank | #10286 of 15,369 | #5948 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 620 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.9% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 54% |
| city | SeaTac | Graham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frontier Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 37.9).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 29%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Frontier Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 72.9%).
- •Chinook Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.4).
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 Frontier Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Frontier Middle School ranks higher (57.8 vs 37.9 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 Frontier Middle School?
About 42 km in a straight line, between SeaTac and Graham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chinook Middle School: 620. Frontier Middle School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chinook Middle School and Frontier Middle School rank in Washington?
Chinook Middle School is 282nd of 363 and Frontier Middle School is 156th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).