Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Juanita High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Kirkland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Juanita High School
Kirkland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Kirkland, Washington | Juanita High School Kirkland, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 1,154 | #42 of 333 |
| National rank | #2933 of 50,301 | #2692 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 391 | 1,778 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 1,778 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.7% | 26.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 57% |
| city | Kirkland | Kirkland |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 72.5).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Juanita High School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.7% vs 26.4%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 20.0).
- •Juanita High School is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 391.
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 Carl Sandburg Elementary better than Juanita High School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Elementary ranks higher (83.9 vs 72.5 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary and Juanita High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kirkland and Kirkland in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 391. Juanita High School: 1,778. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Juanita High School rank in Washington?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 83rd of 1,154 and Juanita High School is 42nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).