Capital High School vs Ferndale High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 202 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capital High School
Olympia · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Ferndale High School
Ferndale · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,325 students
| Measure | Capital High School Olympia, Washington | Ferndale High School Ferndale, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #62 of 333 | #182 of 333 |
| National rank | #3771 of 16,910 | #7848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,322 | 1,325 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 1,325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 32% |
| city | Olympia | Ferndale |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capital High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 52.0).
- •Capital High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 32%).
- •Capital High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Capital High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 45.5%).
- •Ferndale High School does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.3).
- •Ferndale High School is the larger school with 1,325 students compared with 1,322.
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 Capital High School better than Ferndale High School?
On the Success Index (US), Capital High School ranks higher (68.1 vs 52.0 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 Capital High School and Ferndale High School?
About 202 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Ferndale in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,322. Ferndale High School: 1,325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Ferndale High School rank in Washington?
Capital High School is 62nd of 333 and Ferndale High School is 182nd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).