Lakeside Middle School vs South Whidbey Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 359 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside Middle School
Nine Mile Falls · Public middle · Grades 6–8
293 students
South Whidbey Middle
Langley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
290 students
| Measure | Lakeside Middle School Nine Mile Falls, Washington | South Whidbey Middle Langley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 363 | #132 of 363 |
| National rank | #3025 of 15,369 | #5241 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 293 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 48% |
| city | Nine Mile Falls | Langley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 61.1).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 48%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •South Whidbey Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Lakeside Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 26.4).
- •Lakeside Middle School is the larger school with 293 students compared with 290.
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 Middle School better than South Whidbey Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside Middle School ranks higher (71.5 vs 61.1 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 Lakeside Middle School and South Whidbey Middle?
About 359 km in a straight line, between Nine Mile Falls and Langley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside Middle School: 293. South Whidbey Middle: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside Middle School and South Whidbey Middle rank in Washington?
Lakeside Middle School is 67th of 363 and South Whidbey Middle is 132nd of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).