Gig Harbor High vs Peninsula High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gig Harbor High
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,375 students
Peninsula High School
Gig Harbor · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,345 students
| Measure | Gig Harbor High Gig Harbor, Washington | Peninsula High School Gig Harbor, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 333 | #70 of 333 |
| National rank | #2638 of 16,910 | #3971 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,375 | 1,345 |
| Enrollment | 1,375 | 1,345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 26.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 48% |
| city | Gig Harbor | Gig Harbor |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gig Harbor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 67.4).
- •Gig Harbor High does better on math proficiency (54% vs 48%).
- •Gig Harbor High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 78%).
- •Gig Harbor High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 26.1%).
- •Peninsula High School does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 26.4).
- •Gig Harbor High is the larger school with 1,375 students compared with 1,345.
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 Gig Harbor High better than Peninsula High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gig Harbor High ranks higher (72.7 vs 67.4 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 Gig Harbor High and Peninsula High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Gig Harbor and Gig Harbor in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gig Harbor High: 1,375. Peninsula High School: 1,345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gig Harbor High and Peninsula High School rank in Washington?
Gig Harbor High is 41st of 333 and Peninsula High School is 70th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).