Highland High School vs Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
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.
Highland High School
Cowiche · Public high · Grades 9–12
366 students
Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary
Cowiche · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students
| Measure | Highland High School Cowiche, Washington | Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary Cowiche, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 333 | #963 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12789 of 16,910 | #34634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 366 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Cowiche | Cowiche |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 32.4).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 67.2%).
- •Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 22.9).
- •Highland High School is the larger school with 366 students compared with 249.
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 Highland High School better than Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary ranks higher (36.0 vs 32.4 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 Highland High School and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Cowiche in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 366. Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland High School is 298th of 333 and Marcus Whitman-Cowiche Elementary is 963rd of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).