Forks Middle School vs Highland Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 311 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forks Middle School
Forks · Public middle · Grades 5–8
237 students
Highland Middle School
Cowiche · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
| Measure | Forks Middle School Forks, Washington | Highland Middle School Cowiche, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #178 of 363 | #237 of 363 |
| National rank | #6615 of 15,369 | #8690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 237 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Forks | Cowiche |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 45.1).
- •Forks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 76.5%).
- •Forks Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 18.7).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 243 students compared with 237.
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 Forks Middle School better than Highland Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Forks Middle School ranks higher (54.7 vs 45.1 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 Forks Middle School and Highland Middle School?
About 311 km in a straight line, between Forks and Cowiche in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forks Middle School: 237. Highland Middle School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forks Middle School and Highland Middle School rank in Washington?
Forks Middle School is 178th of 363 and Highland Middle School is 237th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).