La Center Middle School vs Ridgefield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
La Center Middle School
La Center · Public middle · Grades 6–8
441 students
Ridgefield High School
Ridgefield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,249 students
| Measure | La Center Middle School La Center, Washington | Ridgefield High School Ridgefield, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 363 | #36 of 333 |
| National rank | #5024 of 15,369 | #2439 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 441 | 1,249 |
| Enrollment | 441 | 1,249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| city | La Center | Ridgefield |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgefield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 62.1).
- •Ridgefield High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Ridgefield High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 57%).
- •Ridgefield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 33.6%).
- •La Center Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 20.8).
- •Ridgefield High School is the larger school with 1,249 students compared with 441.
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 La Center Middle School better than Ridgefield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgefield High School ranks higher (73.6 vs 62.1 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 La Center Middle School and Ridgefield High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between La Center and Ridgefield in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Center Middle School: 441. Ridgefield High School: 1,249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Center Middle School and Ridgefield High School rank in Washington?
La Center Middle School is 126th of 363 and Ridgefield High School is 36th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).