Dry Creek Elementary vs Port Angeles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dry Creek Elementary
Port Angeles · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
393 students
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
| Measure | Dry Creek Elementary Port Angeles, Washington | Port Angeles High School Port Angeles, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #933 of 1,154 | #98 of 333 |
| National rank | #33081 of 50,301 | #5231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.4% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 53% |
| city | Port Angeles | Port Angeles |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Angeles High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 38.3).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 37%).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 42%).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 63.4%).
- •Dry Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 20.7).
- •Port Angeles High School is the larger school with 974 students compared with 393.
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 Dry Creek Elementary better than Port Angeles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Angeles High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 38.3 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 Dry Creek Elementary and Port Angeles High School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Port Angeles and Port Angeles in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dry Creek Elementary: 393. Port Angeles High School: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dry Creek Elementary and Port Angeles High School rank in Washington?
Dry Creek Elementary is 933rd of 1,154 and Port Angeles High School is 98th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).