Highland Middle School vs Sherwood Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 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
Sherwood Forest Elementary
Bellevue · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Bellevue, Washington | Sherwood Forest Elementary Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #215 of 363 | #828 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7880 of 15,369 | #28349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 589 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 589 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Bellevue | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 45.4).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 60.6%).
- •Sherwood Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 589 students compared with 415.
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 Sherwood Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (48.9 vs 45.4 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 Sherwood Forest Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 589. Sherwood Forest Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Sherwood Forest Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 215th of 363 and Sherwood Forest Elementary is 828th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).