Granite Falls High School vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Granite Falls High School
Granite Falls · Public high · Grades 9–12
614 students
Highland Elementary
Lake Stevens · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
557 students
| Measure | Granite Falls High School Granite Falls, Washington | Highland Elementary Lake Stevens, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #210 of 333 | #223 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9002 of 16,910 | #7895 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 614 | 557 |
| Enrollment | 614 | 557 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 64% |
| city | Granite Falls | Lake Stevens |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.1 vs 47.7).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 43%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.5).
- •Granite Falls High School is the larger school with 614 students compared with 557.
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 Granite Falls High School better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (75.1 vs 47.7 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 Granite Falls High School and Highland Elementary?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Granite Falls and Lake Stevens in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Granite Falls High School: 614. Highland Elementary: 557. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Granite Falls High School and Highland Elementary rank in Washington?
Granite Falls High School is 210th of 333 and Highland Elementary is 223rd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).