Highland High School vs Naches Valley Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.8 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
Naches Valley Elementary School
Naches · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
| Measure | Highland High School Cowiche, Washington | Naches Valley Elementary School Naches, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 333 | #509 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #12789 of 16,910 | #17668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 366 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 62% |
| city | Cowiche | Naches |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naches Valley Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 32.4).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 17%).
- •Highland High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 67.2%).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 22.9).
- •Naches Valley Elementary School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 366.
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 Naches Valley Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Naches Valley Elementary School ranks higher (60.8 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 Naches Valley Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Naches in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 366. Naches Valley Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Naches Valley Elementary School rank in Washington?
Highland High School is 298th of 333 and Naches Valley Elementary School is 509th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).