Kent-Meridian High School vs Mill Creek Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 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
Mill Creek Middle School
Kent · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students
| Measure | Kent-Meridian High School Kent, Washington | Mill Creek Middle School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #276 of 333 | #335 of 363 |
| National rank | #11771 of 16,910 | #12496 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,639 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 1,639 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 73% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 26% |
| city | Kent | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent-Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.8 vs 27.0).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 41%).
- •Kent-Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 73%).
- •Mill Creek Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.0).
- •Kent-Meridian High School is the larger school with 1,639 students compared with 866.
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 Mill Creek Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent-Meridian High School ranks higher (36.8 vs 27.0 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 Kent-Meridian High School and Mill Creek Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kent and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent-Meridian High School: 1,639. Mill Creek Middle School: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent-Meridian High School and Mill Creek Middle School rank in Washington?
Kent-Meridian High School is 276th of 333 and Mill Creek Middle School is 335th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).