Goodman Middle School vs Harbor Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goodman Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
519 students
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
| Measure | Goodman Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington | Harbor Ridge Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #84 of 363 | #58 of 363 |
| National rank | #3496 of 15,369 | #2809 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 519 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21% | 18.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 69.3).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 66%).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.5% vs 21%).
- •Goodman Middle School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.4).
- •Harbor Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 627 students compared with 519.
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 Goodman Middle School better than Harbor Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 69.3 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 Goodman Middle School and Harbor Ridge Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goodman Middle School: 519. Harbor Ridge Middle School: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goodman Middle School and Harbor Ridge Middle School rank in Washington?
Goodman Middle School is 84th of 363 and Harbor Ridge Middle School is 58th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).