Highland High School vs Naches Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 6.8 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 High School
Naches · Public high · Grades 9–12
399 students
| Measure | Highland High School Cowiche, Washington | Naches Valley High School Naches, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 333 | #191 of 333 |
| National rank | #12789 of 16,910 | #8211 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 366 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 46.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 37% |
| city | Cowiche | Naches |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Naches Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.7 vs 32.4).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.9% vs 67.2%).
- •Naches Valley High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.9).
- •Naches Valley High School is the larger school with 399 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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Naches Valley High School ranks higher (50.7 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 High School?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Cowiche and Naches in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland High School: 366. Naches Valley High School: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland High School and Naches Valley High School rank in Washington?
Highland High School is 298th of 333 and Naches Valley High School is 191st of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).