Burley Glenwood Elementary vs Peninsula High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burley Glenwood Elementary
Port Orchard · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
| Measure | Burley Glenwood Elementary Port Orchard, Washington | Peninsula High School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,154 | #70 of 333 |
| National rank | #14237 of 50,301 | #3971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 452 | 1,345 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 1,345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 48% |
| city | Port Orchard | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peninsula High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 65.8).
- •Burley Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Peninsula High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 63%).
- •Peninsula High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.1% vs 42%).
- •Burley Glenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 21.3).
- •Peninsula High School is the larger school with 1,345 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 Burley Glenwood Elementary better than Peninsula High School?
On the Success Index (US), Peninsula High School ranks higher (67.4 vs 65.8 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 Burley Glenwood Elementary and Peninsula High School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Port Orchard and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burley Glenwood Elementary: 452. Peninsula High School: 1,345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burley Glenwood Elementary and Peninsula High School rank in Washington?
Burley Glenwood Elementary is 398th of 1,154 and Peninsula High School is 70th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).