Gibson Ek High School vs Issaquah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 671 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gibson Ek High School
Issaquah · Public high · Grades 9–12
198 students
Issaquah High School
Issaquah · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,419 students
| Measure | Gibson Ek High School Issaquah, Washington | Issaquah High School Issaquah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #55 of 333 | #8 of 333 |
| National rank | #3575 of 16,910 | #1164 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 198 | 2,419 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 2,419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 34.5% | 80% |
| city | Issaquah | Issaquah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Issaquah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 68.9).
- •Issaquah High School does better on math proficiency (80% vs 34.5%).
- •Issaquah High School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84.5%).
- •Gibson Ek High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 16.5%).
- •Gibson Ek High School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.0).
- •Issaquah High School is the larger school with 2,419 students compared with 198.
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 Gibson Ek High School better than Issaquah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Issaquah High School ranks higher (80.7 vs 68.9 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 Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah High School?
About 671 m in a straight line, between Issaquah and Issaquah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gibson Ek High School: 198. Issaquah High School: 2,419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gibson Ek High School and Issaquah High School rank in Washington?
Gibson Ek High School is 55th of 333 and Issaquah High School is 8th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).