Poulsbo Middle School vs Ridgetop Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poulsbo Middle School
Poulsbo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
713 students
Ridgetop Middle School
Silverdale · Public middle · Grades 6–8
784 students
| Measure | Poulsbo Middle School Poulsbo, Washington | Ridgetop Middle School Silverdale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 363 | #114 of 363 |
| National rank | #4829 of 15,369 | #4554 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 713 | 784 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 784 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.5% | 38.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Poulsbo | Silverdale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgetop Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 63.0).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Poulsbo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 38.4%).
- •Ridgetop Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.3).
- •Ridgetop Middle School is the larger school with 784 students compared with 713.
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 Poulsbo Middle School better than Ridgetop Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgetop Middle School ranks higher (64.2 vs 63.0 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 Poulsbo Middle School and Ridgetop Middle School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Poulsbo and Silverdale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poulsbo Middle School: 713. Ridgetop Middle School: 784. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poulsbo Middle School and Ridgetop Middle School rank in Washington?
Poulsbo Middle School is 122nd of 363 and Ridgetop Middle School is 114th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).