Ballard High School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 761 m 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
Whittier Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Ballard High School Seattle, Washington | Whittier Elementary School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #12 of 333 | #127 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1357 of 16,910 | #4686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,697 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 1,697 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 8.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.4).
- •Ballard High School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •Ballard High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 12.7%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 22.9).
- •Ballard High School is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 346.
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 Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 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 Whittier Elementary School?
About 761 m in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard High School: 1,697. Whittier Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard High School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Ballard High School is 12th of 333 and Whittier Elementary School is 127th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).