Ballard High School vs Greenwood Elementary 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.
Ballard High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
Greenwood Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Seattle, Washington | Greenwood Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #12 of 333 | #49 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1357 of 16,910 | #2255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,697 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 79.4).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 12.7%).
- •Greenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 22.9).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 339.
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 Ballard High School better than Greenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Greenwood Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 79.4 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 Ballard High School and Greenwood Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 1,697. Greenwood Elementary School: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and Greenwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Ballard High School is 12th of 333 and Greenwood Elementary School is 49th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).