Rainier Senior High School vs Ridgeline Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainier Senior High School
Rainier · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
| Measure | Rainier Senior High School Rainier, Washington | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 333 | #169 of 363 |
| National rank | #5616 of 16,910 | #6378 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 46.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 47% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 55.9).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 61%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 49.5%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 21.0).
- •Ridgeline Middle School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 283.
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 Rainier Senior High School better than Ridgeline Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Senior High School ranks higher (60.8 vs 55.9 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 Rainier Senior High School and Ridgeline Middle School?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Senior High School: 283. Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Senior High School and Ridgeline Middle School rank in Washington?
Rainier Senior High School is 115th of 333 and Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).