Ahtanum Valley Elementary vs West Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ahtanum Valley Elementary
Yakima · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
West Valley High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Ahtanum Valley Elementary Yakima, Washington | West Valley High School Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #440 of 1,154 | #195 of 333 |
| National rank | #15566 of 50,301 | #8298 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 381 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Yakima | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ahtanum Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.8 vs 50.4).
- •Ahtanum Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •West Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •West Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 64.3%).
- •Ahtanum Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 23.0).
- •West Valley High School is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 381.
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 Ahtanum Valley Elementary better than West Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ahtanum Valley Elementary ranks higher (63.8 vs 50.4 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 Ahtanum Valley Elementary and West Valley High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Yakima and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary: 381. West Valley High School: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ahtanum Valley Elementary and West Valley High School rank in Washington?
Ahtanum Valley Elementary is 440th of 1,154 and West Valley High School is 195th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).