Cheney High School vs West Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 254 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cheney High School
Cheney · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,491 students
West Valley High School
Yakima · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,494 students
| Measure | Cheney High School Cheney, Washington | West Valley High School Yakima, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 333 | #195 of 333 |
| National rank | #7532 of 16,910 | #8298 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,491 | 1,494 |
| Enrollment | 1,491 | 1,494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.6% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| city | Cheney | Yakima |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cheney High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 50.4).
- •Cheney High School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •West Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •West Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 49.6%).
- •Cheney High School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 23.0).
- •West Valley High School is the larger school with 1,494 students compared with 1,491.
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 Cheney High School better than West Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cheney High School ranks higher (53.2 vs 50.4 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 Cheney High School and West Valley High School?
About 254 km in a straight line, between Cheney and Yakima in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cheney High School: 1,491. West Valley High School: 1,494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cheney High School and West Valley High School rank in Washington?
Cheney High School is 176th of 333 and West Valley High School is 195th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).