Cedar High School vs Shelton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 9–12
100 students
Shelton High School
Shelton · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,455 students
| Measure | Cedar High School Shelton, Washington | Shelton High School Shelton, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 333 | #272 of 333 |
| National rank | #8177 of 16,910 | #11624 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 100 | 1,455 |
| Enrollment | 100 | 1,455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 55% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Shelton | Shelton |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 37.4).
- •Cedar High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 58.4%).
- •Cedar High School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.9).
- •Shelton High School is the larger school with 1,455 students compared with 100.
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 Cedar High School better than Shelton High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar High School ranks higher (50.8 vs 37.4 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 Cedar High School and Shelton High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Shelton and Shelton in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar High School: 100. Shelton High School: 1,455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar High School and Shelton High School rank in Washington?
Cedar High School is 188th of 333 and Shelton High School is 272nd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).