Foothills Elementary vs White River High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foothills Elementary
Buckley · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
470 students
White River High School
Buckley · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,340 students
| Measure | Foothills Elementary Buckley, Washington | White River High School Buckley, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #432 of 1,154 | #90 of 333 |
| National rank | #15244 of 50,301 | #4820 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 470 | 1,340 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 1,340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 46% |
| city | Buckley | Buckley |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (64.3 vs 63.9).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 46%).
- •White River High School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •White River High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 49.8%).
- •Foothills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 23.1).
- •White River High School is the larger school with 1,340 students compared with 470.
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 Foothills Elementary better than White River High 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 Foothills Elementary and White River High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Buckley and Buckley in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foothills Elementary: 470. White River High School: 1,340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foothills Elementary and White River High School rank in Washington?
Foothills Elementary is 432nd of 1,154 and White River High School is 90th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).