Barnes Elementary vs Kelso High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Elementary
Kelso · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Kelso High School
Kelso · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Barnes Elementary Kelso, Washington | Kelso High School Kelso, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #902 of 1,154 | #253 of 333 |
| National rank | #31780 of 50,301 | #10870 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 343 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| city | Kelso | Kelso |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (40.2 vs 40.4).
- •Barnes Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Kelso High School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Kelso High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 78.4%).
- •Barnes Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.0).
- •Kelso High School is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 343.
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 Barnes Elementary better than Kelso High School?
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 Barnes Elementary and Kelso High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Kelso and Kelso in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnes Elementary: 343. Kelso High School: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnes Elementary and Kelso High School rank in Washington?
Barnes Elementary is 902nd of 1,154 and Kelso High School is 253rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).