Bethel High School vs Elk Plain School of Choice
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.
Bethel High School
Spanaway · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,688 students
Elk Plain School of Choice
Spanaway · Public elementary · Grades K–8
574 students
| Measure | Bethel High School Spanaway, Washington | Elk Plain School of Choice Spanaway, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #232 of 333 | #288 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9795 of 16,910 | #10512 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,688 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 1,688 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 68% |
| city | Spanaway | Spanaway |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elk Plain School of Choice scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.1 vs 44.5).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on math proficiency (68% vs 33%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 61%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.7% vs 50.8%).
- •Elk Plain School of Choice does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.6).
- •Bethel High School is the larger school with 1,688 students compared with 574.
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 Bethel High School better than Elk Plain School of Choice?
On the Success Index (US), Elk Plain School of Choice ranks higher (71.1 vs 44.5 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 Bethel High School and Elk Plain School of Choice?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Spanaway and Spanaway in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel High School: 1,688. Elk Plain School of Choice: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel High School and Elk Plain School of Choice rank in Washington?
Bethel High School is 232nd of 333 and Elk Plain School of Choice is 288th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).