Columbia High School vs Hulan L Whitson Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia High School
White Salmon · Public high · Grades 9–12
361 students
Hulan L Whitson Elem
White Salmon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
352 students
| Measure | Columbia High School White Salmon, Washington | Hulan L Whitson Elem White Salmon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 333 | #470 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #8444 of 16,910 | #16526 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 361 | 352 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | White Salmon | White Salmon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hulan L Whitson Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.4 vs 49.7).
- •Hulan L Whitson Elem does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Columbia High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 45.7%).
- •Hulan L Whitson Elem does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 21.2).
- •Columbia High School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 352.
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 Columbia High School better than Hulan L Whitson Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Hulan L Whitson Elem ranks higher (62.4 vs 49.7 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 Columbia High School and Hulan L Whitson Elem?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between White Salmon and White Salmon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia High School: 361. Hulan L Whitson Elem: 352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia High School and Hulan L Whitson Elem rank in Washington?
Columbia High School is 201st of 333 and Hulan L Whitson Elem is 470th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).