Fairhaven Middle School vs Sehome High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Middle School
Bellingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
588 students
Sehome High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,116 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Middle School Bellingham, Washington | Sehome High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #79 of 363 | #33 of 333 |
| National rank | #3380 of 15,369 | #2371 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 588 | 1,116 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 1,116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sehome High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 69.8).
- •Sehome High School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Sehome High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 75%).
- •Sehome High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 40.8%).
- •Fairhaven Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.9).
- •Sehome High School is the larger school with 1,116 students compared with 588.
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 Fairhaven Middle School better than Sehome High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sehome High School ranks higher (73.9 vs 69.8 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 Fairhaven Middle School and Sehome High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Middle School: 588. Sehome High School: 1,116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Middle School and Sehome High School rank in Washington?
Fairhaven Middle School is 79th of 363 and Sehome High School is 33rd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).