Columbia River High vs Salmon Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 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
Salmon Creek Elementary
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
| Measure | Columbia River High Vancouver, Washington | Salmon Creek Elementary Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #63 of 333 | #309 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #3776 of 16,910 | #11118 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,138 | 409 |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | 409 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 30.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 66% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salmon Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 68.1).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Columbia River High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 65%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 32.6%).
- •Salmon Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.3).
- •Columbia River High is the larger school with 1,138 students compared with 409.
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 Salmon Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salmon Creek Elementary ranks higher (70.3 vs 68.1 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 Salmon Creek Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia River High: 1,138. Salmon Creek Elementary: 409. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia River High and Salmon Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Columbia River High is 63rd of 333 and Salmon Creek Elementary is 309th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).