Gause Elementary vs Hayes Freedom High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gause Elementary
Washougal · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
Hayes Freedom High School
Camas · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
| Measure | Gause Elementary Washougal, Washington | Hayes Freedom High School Camas, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #563 of 1,154 | #128 of 333 |
| National rank | #19179 of 50,301 | #6208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 224 | 161 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 161 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 30% |
| city | Washougal | Camas |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.5 vs 58.4).
- •Gause Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Hayes Freedom High School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •Hayes Freedom High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 47.3%).
- •Gause Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 17.9).
- •Gause Elementary is the larger school with 224 students compared with 161.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Gause Elementary better than Hayes Freedom High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gause Elementary and Hayes Freedom High School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Washougal and Camas in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gause Elementary: 224. Hayes Freedom High School: 161. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gause Elementary and Hayes Freedom High School rank in Washington?
Gause Elementary is 563rd of 1,154 and Hayes Freedom High School is 128th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).