Foss High School vs Whittier Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.9 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
Whittier Elementary School
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
305 students
| Measure | Foss High School Tacoma, Washington | Whittier Elementary School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 333 | #904 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12515 of 16,910 | #31844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 599 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 599 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 33.6).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Foss High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 69.4%).
- •Whittier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.3).
- •Foss High School is the larger school with 599 students compared with 305.
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 Whittier Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elementary School ranks higher (40.2 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 Whittier Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foss High School: 599. Whittier Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foss High School and Whittier Elementary School rank in Washington?
Foss High School is 293rd of 333 and Whittier Elementary School is 904th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).