Delong Elementary School vs Foss High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delong Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
349 students
Foss High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
| Measure | Delong Elementary School Tacoma, Washington | Foss High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #861 of 1,154 | #293 of 333 |
| National rank | #29875 of 50,301 | #12515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 349 | 599 |
| Enrollment | 349 | 599 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delong Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 33.6).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Foss High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 69.4%).
- •Delong Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.3).
- •Foss High School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 349.
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 Delong Elementary School better than Foss High School?
On the Success Index (US), Delong Elementary School ranks higher (43.1 vs 33.6 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 Delong Elementary School and Foss High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delong Elementary School: 349. Foss High School: 599. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delong Elementary School and Foss High School rank in Washington?
Delong Elementary School is 861st of 1,154 and Foss High School is 293rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).