Ridgeline Middle School vs Southworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeline Middle School
Yelm · Public middle · Grades 6–8
568 students
Southworth Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington | Southworth Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 363 | #665 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6378 of 15,369 | #22663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 568 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| city | Yelm | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 53.6).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 46.8%).
- •Southworth Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.0).
- •Southworth Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 568.
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 Ridgeline Middle School better than Southworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeline Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 53.6 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 Ridgeline Middle School and Southworth Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Southworth Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeline Middle School and Southworth Elementary rank in Washington?
Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 and Southworth Elementary is 665th of 1,154 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).