Foss High School vs Kingston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foss High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
599 students
Kingston High School
Kingston · Public high · Grades 9–12
602 students
| Measure | Foss High School Tacoma, Washington | Kingston High School Kingston, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 333 | #145 of 333 |
| National rank | #12515 of 16,910 | #6585 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 599 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Kingston |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kingston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 33.6).
- •Kingston High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Kingston High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Kingston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 69.4%).
- •Foss High School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.2).
- •Kingston High School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 599.
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 Foss High School better than Kingston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kingston High School ranks higher (56.9 vs 33.6 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 Foss High School and Kingston High School?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Kingston in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foss High School: 599. Kingston High School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foss High School and Kingston High School rank in Washington?
Foss High School is 293rd of 333 and Kingston High School is 145th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).