Hawthorne Elementary School vs Highlands Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
417 students
Highlands Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary School Kennewick, Washington | Highlands Middle School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #728 of 1,154 | #334 of 363 |
| National rank | #25090 of 50,301 | #12391 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 417 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.1% | 76.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 26% |
| city | Kennewick | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hawthorne Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 27.5).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 41%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.1% vs 76.5%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.7).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 417.
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 Hawthorne Elementary School better than Highlands Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hawthorne Elementary School ranks higher (50.1 vs 27.5 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 Hawthorne Elementary School and Highlands Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary School: 417. Highlands Middle School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary School and Highlands Middle School rank in Washington?
Hawthorne Elementary School is 728th of 1,154 and Highlands Middle School is 334th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).