Highland Middle School vs Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
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
Cowiche · Public middle · Grades 6–8
243 students
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Cowiche, Washington | Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Cowiche, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 363 | #963 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8690 of 15,369 | #34634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 243 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Cowiche | Cowiche |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.1 vs 36.0).
- •Highland Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.7).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is the larger school with 249 students compared with 243.
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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Middle School ranks higher (45.1 vs 36.0 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 Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Cowiche in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 243. Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 237th of 363 and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 963rd of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).