Discovery Middle School vs Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 974 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 6–8
525 students
Vancouver School of Arts and Academics
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 6–12
787 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Vancouver School of Arts and Academics Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #349 of 363 | #43 of 333 |
| National rank | #13507 of 15,369 | #2725 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 525 | 787 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 787 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 62% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vancouver School of Arts and Academics scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 21.6).
- •Vancouver School of Arts and Academics does better on math proficiency (62% vs 20%).
- •Vancouver School of Arts and Academics does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 35%).
- •Vancouver School of Arts and Academics does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 67%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 22.5).
- •Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is the larger school with 787 students compared with 525.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
On the Success Index (US), Vancouver School of Arts and Academics ranks higher (72.4 vs 21.6 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 Discovery Middle School and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics?
About 974 m in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 525. Vancouver School of Arts and Academics: 787. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics rank in Washington?
Discovery Middle School is 349th of 363 and Vancouver School of Arts and Academics is 43rd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).