Harbor Ridge Middle School vs Swift Water Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harbor Ridge Middle School
Gig Harbor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
627 students
Swift Water Elementary
Gig Harbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
| Measure | Harbor Ridge Middle School Gig Harbor, Washington | Swift Water Elementary Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 363 | #306 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2809 of 15,369 | #10978 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 627 | 519 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 519 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | – |
| Math proficiency | 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 70.5).
- •Swift Water Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 18.5%).
- •Swift Water Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School better than Swift Water Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Ridge Middle School ranks higher (72.6 vs 70.5 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 Harbor Ridge Middle School and Swift Water Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harbor Ridge Middle School: 627. Swift Water Elementary: 519. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harbor Ridge Middle School and Swift Water Elementary rank in Washington?
Harbor Ridge Middle School is 58th of 363 and Swift Water Elementary is 306th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).