Friday Harbor High School vs Shaw Island Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friday Harbor High School
Friday Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
255 students
Shaw Island Elementary School
Shaw Island · Public elementary · Grades K–8
8 students
| Measure | Friday Harbor High School Friday Harbor, Washington | Shaw Island Elementary School Shaw Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #82 of 333 | – |
| National rank | #4428 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 255 | 8 |
| Enrollment | 255 | 8 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 75% |
| city | Friday Harbor | Shaw Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shaw Island Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.1 vs 65.4).
- •Shaw Island Elementary School does better on math proficiency (75% vs 54.5%).
- •Shaw Island Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 74.5%).
- •Friday Harbor High School is the larger school with 255 students compared with 8.
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 Friday Harbor High School better than Shaw Island Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Shaw Island Elementary School ranks higher (89.1 vs 65.4 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 Friday Harbor High School and Shaw Island Elementary School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Friday Harbor and Shaw Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friday Harbor High School: 255. Shaw Island Elementary School: 8. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friday Harbor High School and Shaw Island Elementary School rank in Washington?
Friday Harbor High School is 82nd of 333 and Shaw Island Elementary School is unranked among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).