Granite Falls Middle School vs Hilltop Heritage Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Falls Middle School
Granite Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
448 students
Hilltop Heritage Middle School
Tacoma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
447 students
| Measure | Granite Falls Middle School Granite Falls, Washington | Hilltop Heritage Middle School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #319 of 363 | #305 of 363 |
| National rank | #11765 of 15,369 | #11025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 448 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 33% |
| city | Granite Falls | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 30.8).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 19%).
- •Hilltop Heritage Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 40%).
- •Granite Falls Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 62.4%).
- •Granite Falls Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.3).
- •Granite Falls Middle School is the larger school with 448 students compared with 447.
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 Granite Falls Middle School better than Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hilltop Heritage Middle School ranks higher (34.2 vs 30.8 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 Granite Falls Middle School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Falls Middle School: 448. Hilltop Heritage Middle School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Falls Middle School and Hilltop Heritage Middle School rank in Washington?
Granite Falls Middle School is 319th of 363 and Hilltop Heritage Middle School is 305th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).