Henry M. Jackson High School vs Penny Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry M. Jackson High School
Mill Creek · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,148 students
Penny Creek Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
791 students
| Measure | Henry M. Jackson High School Mill Creek, Washington | Penny Creek Elementary Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 333 | #174 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #2861 of 16,910 | #6155 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,148 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 2,148 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.5% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 75% |
| city | Mill Creek | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penny Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 71.8).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 57%).
- •Henry M. Jackson High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 80%).
- •Henry M. Jackson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.5% vs 35.3%).
- •Penny Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 24.1).
- •Henry M. Jackson High School is the larger school with 2,148 students compared with 791.
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 Henry M. Jackson High School better than Penny Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Penny Creek Elementary ranks higher (78.0 vs 71.8 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 Henry M. Jackson High School and Penny Creek Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mill Creek and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry M. Jackson High School: 2,148. Penny Creek Elementary: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry M. Jackson High School and Penny Creek Elementary rank in Washington?
Henry M. Jackson High School is 44th of 333 and Penny Creek Elementary is 174th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).