Ephrata High School vs Fife High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 212 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ephrata High School
Ephrata · Public high · Grades 9–12
886 students
Fife High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 10–12
885 students
| Measure | Ephrata High School Ephrata, Washington | Fife High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 333 | #146 of 333 |
| National rank | #9449 of 16,910 | #6654 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 886 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 886 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Ephrata | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fife High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 46.0).
- •Fife High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Fife High School does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Fife High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 60.4%).
- •Ephrata High School does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 23.3).
- •Ephrata High School is the larger school with 886 students compared with 885.
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 Ephrata High School better than Fife High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fife High School ranks higher (56.6 vs 46.0 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 Ephrata High School and Fife High School?
About 212 km in a straight line, between Ephrata and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ephrata High School: 886. Fife High School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ephrata High School and Fife High School rank in Washington?
Ephrata High School is 223rd of 333 and Fife High School is 146th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).