Ballou Jr High vs Doris Stahl Junior High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Washington, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballou Jr High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
852 students
Doris Stahl Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 6–10
846 students
| Measure | Ballou Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Doris Stahl Junior High Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 363 | #164 of 363 |
| National rank | #6431 of 15,369 | #6247 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 6–10 |
| Students | 852 | 846 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 846 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 45.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 44% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.6 vs 56.4).
- •Ballou Jr High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •Doris Stahl Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.9% vs 49.4%).
- •Doris Stahl Junior High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 22.4).
- •Ballou Jr High is the larger school with 852 students compared with 846.
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 Ballou Jr High better than Doris Stahl Junior High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballou Jr High and Doris Stahl Junior High?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballou Jr High: 852. Doris Stahl Junior High: 846. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballou Jr High and Doris Stahl Junior High rank in Washington?
Ballou Jr High is 172nd of 363 and Doris Stahl Junior High is 164th of 363 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).