Horizon Middle School vs Skyline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horizon Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
433 students
Skyline Elementary School
Ferndale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
496 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Ferndale, Washington | Skyline Elementary School Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 363 | #807 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7525 of 15,369 | #27791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 433 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 46% |
| city | Ferndale | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 46.2).
- •Skyline Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 56.5%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.4).
- •Skyline Elementary School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 433.
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 Horizon Middle School better than Skyline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (50.6 vs 46.2 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 Horizon Middle School and Skyline Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 433. Skyline Elementary School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Skyline Elementary School rank in Washington?
Horizon Middle School is 207th of 363 and Skyline Elementary School is 807th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).