Highland Middle School vs Lakeside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
704 students
Lakeside Middle School
Nine Mile Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students
| Measure | Highland Middle School Spokane, Washington | Lakeside Middle School Nine Mile Falls, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #140 of 363 | #67 of 363 |
| National rank | #5652 of 15,369 | #3025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 704 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 704 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Spokane | Nine Mile Falls |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 59.2).
- •Highland Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 35.2%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Highland Middle School is the larger school with 704 students compared with 293.
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 Lakeside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 59.2 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 Lakeside Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Nine Mile Falls in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Middle School: 704. Lakeside Middle School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Middle School and Lakeside Middle School rank in Washington?
Highland Middle School is 140th of 363 and Lakeside Middle School is 67th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).