Cougar Mountain Middle School vs Gibson Ek High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cougar Mountain Middle School
Issaquah · Public middle · Grades 6–8
616 students
Gibson Ek High School
Issaquah · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
| Measure | Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Gibson Ek High School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 363 | #55 of 333 |
| National rank | #4236 of 15,369 | #3575 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 616 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 14.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34.5% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gibson Ek High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 65.7).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 14.6%).
- •Gibson Ek High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 19.9).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 198.
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 Gibson Ek High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gibson Ek High School ranks higher (68.9 vs 65.7 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 Gibson Ek High School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Mountain Middle School: 616. Gibson Ek High School: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Mountain Middle School and Gibson Ek High School rank in Washington?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is 106th of 363 and Gibson Ek High School is 55th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).