Mead Senior High School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Senior High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
Northwood Middle School
Spokane · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students
| Measure | Mead Senior High School Spokane, Washington | Northwood Middle School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #53 of 333 | #71 of 363 |
| National rank | #3455 of 16,910 | #3127 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,827 | 796 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 796 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 38.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 64% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.0 vs 69.4).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 38.6%).
- •Northwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 20.5).
- •Mead Senior High School is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 796.
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 Mead Senior High School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Middle School ranks higher (71.0 vs 69.4 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 Mead Senior High School and Northwood Middle School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Senior High School: 1,827. Northwood Middle School: 796. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Senior High School and Northwood Middle School rank in Washington?
Mead Senior High School is 53rd of 333 and Northwood Middle School is 71st of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).