John Sedgwick Middle School vs South Colby Elementary
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.
John Sedgwick Middle School
Port Orchard · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
South Colby Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
276 students
| Measure | John Sedgwick Middle School Port Orchard, Washington | South Colby Elementary Port Orchard, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #100 of 363 | #116 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3997 of 15,369 | #4384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 731 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.8% | 42.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 77% |
| city | Port Orchard | Port Orchard |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Colby Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 67.0).
- •South Colby Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 54%).
- •South Colby Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •John Sedgwick Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 42.8%).
- •South Colby Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.4).
- •John Sedgwick Middle School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 276.
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 John Sedgwick Middle School better than South Colby Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Colby Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 67.0 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 John Sedgwick Middle School and South Colby Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Port Orchard in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Sedgwick Middle School: 731. South Colby Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Sedgwick Middle School and South Colby Elementary rank in Washington?
John Sedgwick Middle School is 100th of 363 and South Colby Elementary is 116th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).