Eastlake High School vs Rachel Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastlake High School
Sammamish · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,481 students
Rachel Carson Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
| Measure | Eastlake High School Sammamish, Washington | Rachel Carson Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 333 | #19 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #865 of 16,910 | #1406 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,481 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 2.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 88% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 83.0).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Eastlake High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 5.7%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 21.4).
- •Eastlake High School is the larger school with 2,481 students compared with 486.
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 Eastlake High School better than Rachel Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 83.0 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 Eastlake High School and Rachel Carson Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastlake High School: 2,481. Rachel Carson Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastlake High School and Rachel Carson Elementary rank in Washington?
Eastlake High School is 3rd of 333 and Rachel Carson Elementary is 19th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).