Genesee Hill Elementary vs West Seattle High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Genesee Hill Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
West Seattle High School
Seattle · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,479 students
| Measure | Genesee Hill Elementary Seattle, Washington | West Seattle High School Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 1,154 | #37 of 333 |
| National rank | #2715 of 50,301 | #2474 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,479 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 56% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Genesee Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 73.5).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •West Seattle High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 18.4%).
- •Genesee Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.8).
- •West Seattle High School is the larger school with 1,479 students compared with 451.
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 Genesee Hill Elementary better than West Seattle High School?
On the Success Index (US), Genesee Hill Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 73.5 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 Genesee Hill Elementary and West Seattle High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Genesee Hill Elementary: 451. West Seattle High School: 1,479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Genesee Hill Elementary and West Seattle High School rank in Washington?
Genesee Hill Elementary is 66th of 1,154 and West Seattle High School is 37th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).