Highlands Middle School vs Kamiakin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Middle School
Kennewick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
Kamiakin High School
Kennewick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,956 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School Kennewick, Washington | Kamiakin High School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 363 | #131 of 333 |
| National rank | #12391 of 15,369 | #6298 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 745 | 1,956 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 44% |
| city | Kennewick | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kamiakin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 27.5).
- •Kamiakin High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 26%).
- •Kamiakin High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 41%).
- •Kamiakin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 76.5%).
- •Highlands Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 25.1).
- •Kamiakin High School is the larger school with 1,956 students compared with 745.
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 Highlands Middle School better than Kamiakin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kamiakin High School ranks higher (58.0 vs 27.5 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 Highlands Middle School and Kamiakin High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 745. Kamiakin High School: 1,956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Kamiakin High School rank in Washington?
Highlands Middle School is 334th of 363 and Kamiakin High School is 131st of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).