Gig Harbor High vs Harbor Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Gig Harbor High Gig Harbor, Washington | Harbor Ridge Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 333 | #58 of 363 |
| National rank | #2638 of 16,910 | #2809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,375 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.7 vs 72.6).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Gig Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Gig Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 18.5%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.4).
- •Gig Harbor High is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 627.
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 Gig Harbor High better than Harbor Ridge Middle School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gig Harbor High and Harbor Ridge Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gig Harbor High: 1,375. Harbor Ridge Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gig Harbor High and Harbor Ridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Gig Harbor High is 41st of 333 and Harbor Ridge Middle School is 58th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).