Curtis Senior High vs Drum Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Senior High
University Place · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,321 students
Drum Intermediate
University Pla · Public middle · Grades 5–7
639 students
| Measure | Curtis Senior High University Place, Washington | Drum Intermediate University Pla, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 333 | #42 of 363 |
| National rank | #3927 of 16,910 | #2258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 10–12 | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 1,321 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 75% |
| city | University Place | University Pla |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drum Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 67.5).
- •Drum Intermediate does better on math proficiency (75% vs 61%).
- •Curtis Senior High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Curtis Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 43%).
- •Drum Intermediate does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 24.9).
- •Curtis Senior High is the larger school with 1,321 students compared with 639.
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 Curtis Senior High better than Drum Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Drum Intermediate ranks higher (75.5 vs 67.5 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 Curtis Senior High and Drum Intermediate?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between University Place and University Pla in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Senior High: 1,321. Drum Intermediate: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Senior High and Drum Intermediate rank in Washington?
Curtis Senior High is 68th of 333 and Drum Intermediate is 42nd of 363 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).