Franklin Pierce High School vs Port Angeles High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Pierce High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
977 students
Port Angeles High School
Port Angeles · Public high · Grades 9–12
974 students
| Measure | Franklin Pierce High School Tacoma, Washington | Port Angeles High School Port Angeles, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #177 of 333 | #98 of 333 |
| National rank | #7638 of 16,910 | #5231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 977 | 974 |
| Enrollment | 977 | 974 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 53% |
| city | Tacoma | Port Angeles |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Port Angeles High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.2 vs 52.8).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 44%).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Port Angeles High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Franklin Pierce High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.7).
- •Franklin Pierce High School is the larger school with 977 students compared with 974.
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 Franklin Pierce High School better than Port Angeles High School?
On the Success Index (US), Port Angeles High School ranks higher (62.2 vs 52.8 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 Franklin Pierce High School and Port Angeles High School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Port Angeles in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Pierce High School: 977. Port Angeles High School: 974. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Pierce High School and Port Angeles High School rank in Washington?
Franklin Pierce High School is 177th of 333 and Port Angeles High School is 98th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).