Cascade High School vs Challenger Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade High School
Everett · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,651 students
Challenger Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
| Measure | Cascade High School Everett, Washington | Challenger Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #207 of 333 | #693 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8706 of 16,910 | #23748 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,651 | 658 |
| Enrollment | 1,651 | 658 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| city | Everett | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 48.7).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Cascade High School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 54%).
- •Cascade High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 67.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 22.6).
- •Cascade High School is the larger school with 1,651 students compared with 658.
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 Cascade High School better than Challenger Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (52.0 vs 48.7 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 Cascade High School and Challenger Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Everett and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade High School: 1,651. Challenger Elementary: 658. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade High School and Challenger Elementary rank in Washington?
Cascade High School is 207th of 333 and Challenger Elementary is 693rd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).