Bellevue High School vs Northwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellevue High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,683 students
Northwood Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
| Measure | Bellevue High School Bellevue, Washington | Northwood Elementary School Mercer Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 333 | #52 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1170 of 16,910 | #2276 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,683 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 1,683 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 10.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 77% |
| city | Bellevue | Mercer Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 80.6).
- •Bellevue High School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 77%).
- •Bellevue High School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.3% vs 18.6%).
- •Northwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.9).
- •Bellevue High School is the larger school with 1,683 students compared with 398.
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 Bellevue High School better than Northwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary School ranks higher (85.4 vs 80.6 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 Bellevue High School and Northwood Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Bellevue and Mercer Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellevue High School: 1,683. Northwood Elementary School: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellevue High School and Northwood Elementary School rank in Washington?
Bellevue High School is 9th of 333 and Northwood Elementary School is 52nd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).