Kiona-Benton City Middle School vs Meridian Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 364 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kiona-Benton City Middle School
Benton City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
340 students
Meridian Middle School
Lynden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
350 students
| Measure | Kiona-Benton City Middle School Benton City, Washington | Meridian Middle School Lynden, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 363 | #174 of 363 |
| National rank | #10114 of 15,369 | #6528 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 340 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.5% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 50% |
| city | Benton City | Lynden |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 38.7).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 34%).
- •Kiona-Benton City Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 53.1%).
- •Meridian Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.0).
- •Meridian Middle School is the larger school with 350 students compared with 340.
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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School better than Meridian Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Middle School ranks higher (55.2 vs 38.7 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 Kiona-Benton City Middle School and Meridian Middle School?
About 364 km in a straight line, between Benton City and Lynden in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School: 340. Meridian Middle School: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kiona-Benton City Middle School and Meridian Middle School rank in Washington?
Kiona-Benton City Middle School is 277th of 363 and Meridian Middle School is 174th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).