Highland Middle School vs Sammamish Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Bellevue · Public middle · Grades 6–8
589 students
Sammamish Senior High
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington | Sammamish Senior High Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 363 | #118 of 333 |
| National rank | #7880 of 15,369 | #5805 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 589 | 1,363 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 1,363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 49% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sammamish Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 48.9).
- •Sammamish Senior High does better on math proficiency (49% vs 41%).
- •Sammamish Senior High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 54%).
- •Sammamish Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 60.6%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 22.0).
- •Sammamish Senior High is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 589.
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 Highland Middle School better than Sammamish Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Sammamish Senior High ranks higher (60.0 vs 48.9 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 Highland Middle School and Sammamish Senior High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 589. Sammamish Senior High: 1,363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Sammamish Senior High rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 and Sammamish Senior High is 118th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).