Ballou Jr High vs Gov John Rogers High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 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
Gov John Rogers High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,788 students
| Measure | Ballou Jr High Puyallup, Washington | Gov John Rogers High School Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 363 | #172 of 333 |
| National rank | #6431 of 15,369 | #7319 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 852 | 1,788 |
| Enrollment | 852 | 1,788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.4% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 37% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballou Jr High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 54.0).
- •Ballou Jr High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Gov John Rogers High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Gov John Rogers High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 49.4%).
- •Ballou Jr High does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.5).
- •Gov John Rogers High School is the larger school with 1,788 students compared with 852.
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 Gov John Rogers High School?
On the Success Index (US), Ballou Jr High ranks higher (55.6 vs 54.0 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 Ballou Jr High and Gov John Rogers High School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballou Jr High: 852. Gov John Rogers High School: 1,788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballou Jr High and Gov John Rogers High School rank in Washington?
Ballou Jr High is 172nd of 363 and Gov John Rogers High School is 172nd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).