Cougar Mountain Middle School vs Shining Mountain Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
605 students
Shining Mountain Elementary
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Cougar Mountain Middle School Graham, Washington | Shining Mountain Elementary Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #205 of 363 | #836 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7470 of 15,369 | #28575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 605 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 605 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Graham | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 45.1).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 20.9).
- •Shining Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 613 students compared with 605.
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 Cougar Mountain Middle School better than Shining Mountain Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cougar Mountain Middle School ranks higher (50.8 vs 45.1 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 Cougar Mountain Middle School and Shining Mountain Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Graham and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Mountain Middle School: 605. Shining Mountain Elementary: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Mountain Middle School and Shining Mountain Elementary rank in Washington?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is 205th of 363 and Shining Mountain Elementary is 836th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).