Highland Park Elementary School vs White Center Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
White Center Heights Elementary
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
527 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary School Seattle, Washington | White Center Heights Elementary Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 1,154 | #1112 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #32885 of 50,301 | #43421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 300 | 527 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 527 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 22.3).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 75.1%).
- •Highland Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.8).
- •White Center Heights Elementary is the larger school with 527 students compared with 300.
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 Park Elementary School better than White Center Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 22.3 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 Park Elementary School and White Center Heights Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary School: 300. White Center Heights Elementary: 527. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary School and White Center Heights Elementary rank in Washington?
Highland Park Elementary School is 926th of 1,154 and White Center Heights Elementary is 1112th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).