Ferndale High School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
Meridian High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
534 students
| Measure | Ferndale High School Ferndale, Washington | Meridian High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 333 | #76 of 333 |
| National rank | #7848 of 16,910 | #4110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,325 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,325 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.5% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| city | Ferndale | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 52.0).
- •Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 45.5%).
- •Ferndale High School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.4).
- •Ferndale High School is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 534.
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 Ferndale High School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 52.0 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 Ferndale High School and Meridian High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale High School: 1,325. Meridian High School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale High School and Meridian High School rank in Washington?
Ferndale High School is 182nd of 333 and Meridian High School is 76th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).