George Bush Middle School vs Tumwater 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.
George Bush Middle School
Tumwater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
762 students
Tumwater High School
Tumwater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students
| Measure | George Bush Middle School Tumwater, Washington | Tumwater High School Tumwater, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #110 of 363 | #56 of 333 |
| National rank | #4488 of 15,369 | #3636 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 762 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 53% |
| city | Tumwater | Tumwater |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tumwater High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 64.5).
- •Tumwater High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Tumwater High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 39%).
- •George Bush Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.5).
- •Tumwater High School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 762.
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 George Bush Middle School better than Tumwater High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tumwater High School ranks higher (68.7 vs 64.5 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 George Bush Middle School and Tumwater High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Tumwater and Tumwater in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George Bush Middle School: 762. Tumwater High School: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George Bush Middle School and Tumwater High School rank in Washington?
George Bush Middle School is 110th of 363 and Tumwater High School is 56th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).