Columbia River High vs Lakes High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia River High
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,138 students
Lakes High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
| Measure | Columbia River High Vancouver, Washington | Lakes High School Lakewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 333 | #211 of 333 |
| National rank | #3776 of 16,910 | #9083 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,138 | 1,158 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 1,158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 34% |
| city | Vancouver | Lakewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 47.4).
- •Columbia River High does better on math proficiency (56% vs 34%).
- •Columbia River High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Columbia River High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Lakes High School does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 22.3).
- •Lakes High School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 1,138.
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 River High better than Lakes High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia River High ranks higher (68.1 vs 47.4 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 Columbia River High and Lakes High School?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Lakewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia River High: 1,138. Lakes High School: 1,158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia River High and Lakes High School rank in Washington?
Columbia River High is 63rd of 333 and Lakes High School is 211th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).