Highland Middle School vs Naches Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 6.8 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
Naches Valley High School
Naches · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Cowiche, Washington | Naches Valley High School Naches, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 363 | #191 of 333 |
| National rank | #8690 of 15,369 | #8211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Cowiche | Naches |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naches Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 45.1).
- •Highland Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 76.5%).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 18.7).
- •Naches Valley High School is the larger school with 399 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 Naches Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Naches Valley High School ranks higher (50.7 vs 45.1 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 Naches Valley High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Naches in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 243. Naches Valley High School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Naches Valley High School rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 237th of 363 and Naches Valley High School is 191st of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).