Edgemont Jr High vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgemont Jr High
Edgewood · Public middle · Grades 6–9
590 students
Highland Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
| Measure | Edgemont Jr High Edgewood, Washington | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 363 | #215 of 363 |
| National rank | #6341 of 15,369 | #7880 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–9 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| city | Edgewood | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgemont Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 48.9).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on math proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 54%).
- •Edgemont Jr High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 60.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 21.9).
- •Edgemont Jr High is the larger school with 590 students compared with 589.
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 Edgemont Jr High better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgemont Jr High ranks higher (56.0 vs 48.9 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 Edgemont Jr High and Highland Middle School?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgemont Jr High: 590. Highland Middle School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgemont Jr High and Highland Middle School rank in Washington?
Edgemont Jr High is 166th of 363 and Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).