Eastlake High School vs Samantha Smith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 868 m 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
Samantha Smith Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Eastlake High School Sammamish, Washington | Samantha Smith Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 333 | #24 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #865 of 16,910 | #1522 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,481 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 2,481 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 3.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 93% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 91% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samantha Smith Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 83.0).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Eastlake High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 93%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.3% vs 5.7%).
- •Samantha Smith Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 21.4).
- •Eastlake High School is the larger school with 2,481 students compared with 545.
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 Samantha Smith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Samantha Smith Elementary ranks higher (87.4 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 Samantha Smith Elementary?
About 868 m in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastlake High School: 2,481. Samantha Smith Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastlake High School and Samantha Smith Elementary rank in Washington?
Eastlake High School is 3rd of 333 and Samantha Smith Elementary is 24th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).