Finley Middle School vs Kettle Falls Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 282 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finley Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
204 students
Kettle Falls Middle School
Kettle Falls · Public middle · Grades 5–8
205 students
| Measure | Finley Middle School Kennewick, Washington | Kettle Falls Middle School Kettle Falls, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #326 of 363 | #190 of 363 |
| National rank | #11896 of 15,369 | #6927 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 204 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 204 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Kennewick | Kettle Falls |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kettle Falls Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 30.1).
- •Kettle Falls Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Kettle Falls Middle School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 47%).
- •Kettle Falls Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 72.5%).
- •Kettle Falls Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.4).
- •Kettle Falls Middle School is the larger school with 205 students compared with 204.
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 Finley Middle School better than Kettle Falls Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kettle Falls Middle School ranks higher (53.4 vs 30.1 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 Finley Middle School and Kettle Falls Middle School?
About 282 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kettle Falls in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finley Middle School: 204. Kettle Falls Middle School: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finley Middle School and Kettle Falls Middle School rank in Washington?
Finley Middle School is 326th of 363 and Kettle Falls Middle School is 190th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).