Adelaide Elementary School vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adelaide Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
321 students
Decatur High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
| Measure | Adelaide Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Decatur High School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #938 of 1,154 | #287 of 333 |
| National rank | #33192 of 50,301 | #12278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 23% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adelaide Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 34.6).
- •Adelaide Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 23%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 72.3%).
- •Adelaide Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.1).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 321.
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 Adelaide Elementary School better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Adelaide Elementary School ranks higher (38.1 vs 34.6 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 Adelaide Elementary School and Decatur High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adelaide Elementary School: 321. Decatur High School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adelaide Elementary School and Decatur High School rank in Washington?
Adelaide Elementary School is 938th of 1,154 and Decatur High School is 287th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).