Ridgeline Middle School vs Yelm High School 12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.0 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
Yelm High School 12
Yelm · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Ridgeline Middle School Yelm, Washington | Yelm High School 12 Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 363 | #181 of 333 |
| National rank | #6378 of 15,369 | #7840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 568 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Yelm | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeline Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 52.1).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 46.8%).
- •Ridgeline Middle School does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.9).
- •Yelm High School 12 is the larger school with 1,693 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 Yelm High School 12?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeline Middle School ranks higher (55.9 vs 52.1 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 Yelm High School 12?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeline Middle School: 568. Yelm High School 12: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeline Middle School and Yelm High School 12 rank in Washington?
Ridgeline Middle School is 169th of 363 and Yelm High School 12 is 181st of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).