Bellingham High School vs Parkview Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bellingham High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,165 students
Parkview Elementary School
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
422 students
| Measure | Bellingham High School Bellingham, Washington | Parkview Elementary School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #59 of 333 | #580 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3722 of 16,910 | #19808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,165 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 44.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bellingham High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.3 vs 57.7).
- •Bellingham High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •Bellingham High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 44.3%).
- •Parkview Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.6).
- •Bellingham High School is the larger school with 1,165 students compared with 422.
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 Bellingham High School better than Parkview Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bellingham High School ranks higher (68.3 vs 57.7 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 Bellingham High School and Parkview Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bellingham High School: 1,165. Parkview Elementary School: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bellingham High School and Parkview Elementary School rank in Washington?
Bellingham High School is 59th of 333 and Parkview Elementary School is 580th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).