Capital High School vs Griffin School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.1 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
Griffin School
Olympia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
585 students
| Measure | Capital High School Olympia, Washington | Griffin School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 333 | #331 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3771 of 16,910 | #12068 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 59% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.1 vs 68.9).
- •Capital High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Capital High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 68%).
- •Griffin School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 37.7%).
- •Griffin School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.3).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 585.
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 Griffin School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Capital High School and Griffin School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,322. Griffin School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Griffin School rank in Washington?
Capital High School is 62nd of 333 and Griffin School is 331st of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).