Bonney Lake High School vs Sumner High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonney Lake High School
Bonney Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,643 students
Sumner High School
Sumner · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,857 students
| Measure | Bonney Lake High School Bonney Lake, Washington | Sumner High School Sumner, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #104 of 333 | #58 of 333 |
| National rank | #5410 of 16,910 | #3668 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,643 | 1,857 |
| Enrollment | 1,643 | 1,857 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 56% |
| city | Bonney Lake | Sumner |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sumner High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 61.5).
- •Sumner High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Sumner High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 79%).
- •Bonney Lake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 34.8%).
- •Bonney Lake High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.6).
- •Sumner High School is the larger school with 1,857 students compared with 1,643.
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 Bonney Lake High School better than Sumner High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sumner High School ranks higher (68.6 vs 61.5 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 Bonney Lake High School and Sumner High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bonney Lake and Sumner in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonney Lake High School: 1,643. Sumner High School: 1,857. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonney Lake High School and Sumner High School rank in Washington?
Bonney Lake High School is 104th of 333 and Sumner High School is 58th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).