Fort Vancouver High School vs Garfield High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 220 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Vancouver High School
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
Garfield High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,507 students
| Measure | Fort Vancouver High School Vancouver, Washington | Garfield High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #326 of 333 | #50 of 333 |
| National rank | #15287 of 16,910 | #3230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,507 | 1,507 |
| Enrollment | 1,507 | 1,507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 69% |
| city | Vancouver | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 19.8).
- •Garfield High School does better on math proficiency (69% vs 15%).
- •Garfield High School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 41%).
- •Garfield High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.2% vs 76.6%).
- •Garfield High School does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.2).
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 Fort Vancouver High School better than Garfield High School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield High School ranks higher (70.3 vs 19.8 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 Fort Vancouver High School and Garfield High School?
About 220 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Vancouver High School: 1,507. Garfield High School: 1,507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Vancouver High School and Garfield High School rank in Washington?
Fort Vancouver High School is 326th of 333 and Garfield High School is 50th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).