Chimacum Junior/Senior High School vs Port Townsend High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School
Chimacum · Public high · Grades 7–12
251 students
Port Townsend High School
Port Townsend · Public high · Grades 9–12
383 students
| Measure | Chimacum Junior/Senior High School Chimacum, Washington | Port Townsend High School Port Townsend, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 333 | #114 of 333 |
| National rank | #5551 of 16,910 | #5613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 251 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| city | Chimacum | Port Townsend |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.0 vs 60.8).
- •Chimacum Junior/Senior High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Port Townsend High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 74.5%).
- •Port Townsend High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 51%).
- •Chimacum Junior/Senior High School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.3).
- •Port Townsend High School is the larger school with 383 students compared with 251.
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 Chimacum Junior/Senior High School better than Port Townsend High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chimacum Junior/Senior High School and Port Townsend High School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Chimacum and Port Townsend in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School: 251. Port Townsend High School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chimacum Junior/Senior High School and Port Townsend High School rank in Washington?
Chimacum Junior/Senior High School is 111th of 333 and Port Townsend High School is 114th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).