Cougar Mountain Middle School vs Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 200 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
Sunset Ridge Intermediate School
Ridgefield · Public middle · Grades 5–6
616 students
| Measure | Cougar Mountain Middle School Issaquah, Washington | Sunset Ridge Intermediate School Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #106 of 363 | #88 of 363 |
| National rank | #4236 of 15,369 | #3674 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 616 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 616 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Issaquah | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 65.7).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 27.3%).
- •Cougar Mountain Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.5).
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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Intermediate School ranks higher (68.5 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 Sunset Ridge Intermediate School?
About 200 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cougar Mountain Middle School: 616. Sunset Ridge Intermediate School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cougar Mountain Middle School and Sunset Ridge Intermediate School rank in Washington?
Cougar Mountain Middle School is 106th of 363 and Sunset Ridge Intermediate School is 88th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).