Columbia Middle School vs Vanguard Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km 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
Vanguard Academy
Moses Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
387 students
| Measure | Columbia Middle School Moses Lake, Washington | Vanguard Academy Moses Lake, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #260 of 363 | #315 of 333 |
| National rank | #9529 of 15,369 | #14315 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 875 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 875 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.9% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | – |
| Math proficiency | 38% | – |
| city | Moses Lake | Moses Lake |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 25.4).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.9% vs 60.2%).
- •Columbia Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.9 vs 25.8).
- •Columbia Middle School is the larger school with 875 students compared with 387.
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 Vanguard Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Middle School ranks higher (41.3 vs 25.4 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 Columbia Middle School and Vanguard Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Moses Lake and Moses Lake in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Middle School: 875. Vanguard Academy: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Middle School and Vanguard Academy rank in Washington?
Columbia Middle School is 260th of 363 and Vanguard Academy is 315th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).