Farwell Elementary School vs Mead Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farwell Elementary School
Spokane · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
Mead Senior High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
| Measure | Farwell Elementary School Spokane, Washington | Mead Senior High School Spokane, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #297 of 1,154 | #53 of 333 |
| National rank | #10789 of 50,301 | #3455 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 471 | 1,827 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 1,827 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 56% |
| city | Spokane | Spokane |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farwell Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 69.4).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 73%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 47.8%).
- •Farwell Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.5).
- •Mead Senior High School is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 471.
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 Farwell Elementary School better than Mead Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Farwell Elementary School ranks higher (70.7 vs 69.4 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 Farwell Elementary School and Mead Senior High School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Spokane in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farwell Elementary School: 471. Mead Senior High School: 1,827. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farwell Elementary School and Mead Senior High School rank in Washington?
Farwell Elementary School is 297th of 1,154 and Mead Senior High School is 53rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).