Federal Way Public Academy vs Support School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Federal Way Public Academy
Federal Way · Public middle · Grades 6–10
309 students
Support School
Federal Way · Public other · Grades PK–12
55 students
| Measure | Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way, Washington | Support School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #69 of 363 | – |
| National rank | #3064 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–10 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 309 | 55 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 55 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.4% | 47.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.8 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24.5% |
| city | Federal Way | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24.5%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 24.5%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 47.3%).
- •Federal Way Public Academy is the larger school with 309 students compared with 55.
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 Public Academy better than Support School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Federal Way Public Academy and Support School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Federal Way and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Federal Way Public Academy: 309. Support School: 55. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Federal Way Public Academy and Support School rank in Washington?
Federal Way Public Academy is 69th of 363 and Support School is unranked among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).