Capital High School vs Thurgood Marshall Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 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
Thurgood Marshall Middle School
Olympia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
469 students
| Measure | Capital High School Olympia, Washington | Thurgood Marshall Middle School Olympia, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #62 of 333 | #72 of 363 |
| National rank | #3771 of 16,910 | #3173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| city | Olympia | Olympia |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 68.1).
- •Capital High School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Capital High School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 69%).
- •Capital High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 39.9%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.3).
- •Capital High School is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 469.
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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 68.1 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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Olympia and Olympia in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capital High School: 1,322. Thurgood Marshall Middle School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capital High School and Thurgood Marshall Middle School rank in Washington?
Capital High School is 62nd of 333 and Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 72nd of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).