Columbia Middle School vs Moses Lake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 637 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Middle School
Moses Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students
Moses Lake High School
Moses Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,856 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Moses Lake High School Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 363 | #283 of 333 |
| National rank | #9529 of 15,369 | #11971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 875 | 1,856 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 1,856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 28% |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 36.0).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 28%).
- •Moses Lake High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 51%).
- •Moses Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 58.9%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 26.5).
- •Moses Lake High School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 875.
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 Columbia Middle School better than Moses Lake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (41.3 vs 36.0 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 Columbia Middle School and Moses Lake High School?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 875. Moses Lake High School: 1,856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Moses Lake High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Middle School is 260th of 363 and Moses Lake High School is 283rd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).