Laurin Middle School vs Prairie High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurin Middle School
Vancouver · Public middle · Grades 5–8
745 students
Prairie High School
Brush Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
| Measure | Laurin Middle School Vancouver, Washington | Prairie High School Brush Prairie, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #249 of 363 | #125 of 333 |
| National rank | #9084 of 15,369 | #6051 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 745 | 1,502 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 1,502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 44% |
| city | Vancouver | Brush Prairie |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 43.4).
- •Prairie High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 52%).
- •Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 54.6%).
- •Laurin Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.0).
- •Prairie High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 745.
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 Laurin Middle School better than Prairie High School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie High School ranks higher (59.1 vs 43.4 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 Laurin Middle School and Prairie High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Brush Prairie in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurin Middle School: 745. Prairie High School: 1,502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurin Middle School and Prairie High School rank in Washington?
Laurin Middle School is 249th of 363 and Prairie High School is 125th of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).