Benjamin Franklin Elementary vs Lake Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
452 students
Lake Washington High School
Kirkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,081 students
| Measure | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Lake Washington High School Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #64 of 1,154 | #10 of 333 |
| National rank | #2654 of 50,301 | #1350 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 2,081 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 2,081 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 79.5).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Lake Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 13.5%).
- •Benjamin Franklin Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 21.0).
- •Lake Washington High School is the larger school with 2,081 students compared with 452.
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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary better than Lake Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Franklin Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 79.5 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 Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Lake Washington High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary: 452. Lake Washington High School: 2,081. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Franklin Elementary and Lake Washington High School rank in Washington?
Benjamin Franklin Elementary is 64th of 1,154 and Lake Washington High School is 10th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).