Heritage High School vs Silver Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.2 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
Silver Star Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Heritage High School Vancouver, Washington | Silver Star Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 333 | #906 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #11090 of 16,910 | #31962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,569 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 1,569 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| city | Vancouver | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (39.4 vs 40.0).
- •Silver Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Heritage High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 40%).
- •Heritage High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 59.8%).
- •Silver Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.1).
- •Heritage High School is the larger school with 1,569 students compared with 381.
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 Silver Star Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Heritage High School and Silver Star Elementary School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Vancouver and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage High School: 1,569. Silver Star Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage High School and Silver Star Elementary School rank in Washington?
Heritage High School is 257th of 333 and Silver Star Elementary School is 906th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).