Highlands Middle School vs Southgate Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 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
Southgate Elementary School
Kennewick · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
| Measure | Highlands Middle School Kennewick, Washington | Southgate Elementary School Kennewick, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #334 of 363 | #745 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12391 of 15,369 | #25716 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 745 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 54.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 40% |
| city | Kennewick | Kennewick |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southgate Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 27.5).
- •Southgate Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 26%).
- •Southgate Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 41%).
- •Southgate Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.6% vs 76.5%).
- •Southgate Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.7).
- •Highlands Middle School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 416.
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 Southgate Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southgate Elementary School ranks higher (49.2 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 Southgate Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kennewick and Kennewick in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Middle School: 745. Southgate Elementary School: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Middle School and Southgate Elementary School rank in Washington?
Highlands Middle School is 334th of 363 and Southgate Elementary School is 745th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).