Brigadoon Elementary School vs Decatur High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brigadoon Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Decatur High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,352 students
| Measure | Brigadoon Elementary School Federal Way, Washington | Decatur High School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #640 of 1,154 | #287 of 333 |
| National rank | #21853 of 50,301 | #12278 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 64.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 23% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brigadoon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 34.6).
- •Brigadoon Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Decatur High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Decatur High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.8% vs 65.8%).
- •Brigadoon Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 21.1).
- •Decatur High School is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 366.
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 Brigadoon Elementary School better than Decatur High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brigadoon Elementary School ranks higher (54.7 vs 34.6 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 Brigadoon Elementary School and Decatur High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brigadoon Elementary School: 366. Decatur High School: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brigadoon Elementary School and Decatur High School rank in Washington?
Brigadoon Elementary School is 640th of 1,154 and Decatur High School is 287th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).