Kent-Meridian High School vs Meadow Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent-Meridian High School
Kent · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,639 students
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
Kent · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
423 students
| Measure | Kent-Meridian High School Kent, Washington | Meadow Ridge Elementary School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 333 | #1054 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11771 of 16,910 | #38624 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,639 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent-Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 29.9).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 38%).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 73%).
- •Meadow Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.0).
- •Kent-Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 423.
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 Kent-Meridian High School better than Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent-Meridian High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 29.9 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 Kent-Meridian High School and Meadow Ridge Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent-Meridian High School: 1,639. Meadow Ridge Elementary School: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent-Meridian High School and Meadow Ridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Kent-Meridian High School is 276th of 333 and Meadow Ridge Elementary School is 1054th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).