Horizon Middle School vs Vista Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Vista Middle School
Ferndale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
550 students
| Measure | Horizon Middle School Ferndale, Washington | Vista Middle School Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 363 | #214 of 363 |
| National rank | #7525 of 15,369 | #7840 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 433 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.4% | 55.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Ferndale | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horizon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 49.1).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Vista Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Horizon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.4% vs 55.6%).
- •Vista Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.3).
- •Vista Middle School is the larger school with 550 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 Vista Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Horizon Middle School ranks higher (50.6 vs 49.1 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 Horizon Middle School and Vista Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ferndale and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horizon Middle School: 433. Vista Middle School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horizon Middle School and Vista Middle School rank in Washington?
Horizon Middle School is 207th of 363 and Vista Middle School is 214th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).