Heritage High School vs Orchards Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage High School
Vancouver · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,569 students
Orchards Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Heritage High School Vancouver, Washington | Orchards Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 333 | #961 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11090 of 16,910 | #34597 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,569 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 59.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 30% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 36.1).
- •Orchards Elementary School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 23%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 59.6%).
- •Orchards Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 20.1).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 433.
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 Heritage High School better than Orchards Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage High School ranks higher (39.4 vs 36.1 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 Heritage High School and Orchards Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High School: 1,569. Orchards Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High School and Orchards Elementary School rank in Washington?
Heritage High School is 257th of 333 and Orchards Elementary School is 961st of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).