Federal Way High School vs Nautilus K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way High School
Federal Way · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,665 students
Nautilus K-8 School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades K–8
469 students
| Measure | Federal Way High School Federal Way, Washington | Nautilus K-8 School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #294 of 333 | #794 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12566 of 16,910 | #27238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,665 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 1,665 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nautilus K-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 33.4).
- •Nautilus K-8 School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Federal Way High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Nautilus K-8 School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Nautilus K-8 School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 20.8).
- •Federal Way High School is the larger school with 1,665 students compared with 469.
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 Federal Way High School better than Nautilus K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Nautilus K-8 School ranks higher (46.9 vs 33.4 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 Federal Way High School and Nautilus K-8 School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way High School: 1,665. Nautilus K-8 School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way High School and Nautilus K-8 School rank in Washington?
Federal Way High School is 294th of 333 and Nautilus K-8 School is 794th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).