Frontier Middle School vs Nelson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 168 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Middle School
Graham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
620 students
Nelson Elementary School
Graham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
497 students
| Measure | Frontier Middle School Graham, Washington | Nelson Elementary School Graham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 363 | #349 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5948 of 15,369 | #12676 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 620 | 497 |
| Enrollment | 620 | 497 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| city | Graham | Graham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 57.8).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 49%).
- •Nelson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 21.4).
- •Frontier Middle School is the larger school with 620 students compared with 497.
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 Frontier Middle School better than Nelson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Elementary School ranks higher (68.1 vs 57.8 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 Frontier Middle School and Nelson Elementary School?
About 168 m in a straight line, between Graham and Graham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Middle School: 620. Nelson Elementary School: 497. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Middle School and Nelson Elementary School rank in Washington?
Frontier Middle School is 156th of 363 and Nelson Elementary School is 349th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).