Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl vs R A Long High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
362 students
R A Long High School
Longview · Public high · Grades 9–12
926 students
| Measure | Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl Longview, Washington | R A Long High School Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 1,154 | #247 of 333 |
| National rank | #19348 of 50,301 | #10395 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 362 | 926 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 926 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 33% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 42.3).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on math proficiency (58% vs 33%).
- •R A Long High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 63.8%).
- •Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 21.5).
- •R A Long High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 362.
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 Valley Garden Elem Schl better than R A Long High School?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl ranks higher (58.3 vs 42.3 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 Valley Garden Elem Schl and R A Long High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl: 362. R A Long High School: 926. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl and R A Long High School rank in Washington?
Columbia Valley Garden Elem Schl is 570th of 1,154 and R A Long High School is 247th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).