Lakeside High School vs Mead Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside High School
Nine Mile Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
494 students
Mead Senior High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
| Measure | Lakeside High School Nine Mile Falls, Washington | Mead Senior High School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #54 of 333 | #53 of 333 |
| National rank | #3557 of 16,910 | #3455 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 1,827 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 1,827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Nine Mile Falls | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.0 vs 69.4).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 32.6%).
- •Lakeside High School does better on students per teacher (17.6 vs 20.5).
- •Mead Senior High School is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 494.
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 Lakeside High School better than Mead Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lakeside High School and Mead Senior High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Nine Mile Falls and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside High School: 494. Mead Senior High School: 1,827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside High School and Mead Senior High School rank in Washington?
Lakeside High School is 54th of 333 and Mead Senior High School is 53rd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).