Irene Reither Elementary School vs Meridian High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Irene Reither Elementary School
Everson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
765 students
Meridian High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
534 students
| Measure | Irene Reither Elementary School Everson, Washington | Meridian High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 67 Top 25% |
| State rank | #792 of 1,154 | #76 of 333 |
| National rank | #27224 of 50,301 | #4110 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 765 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 57% |
| city | Everson | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 46.9).
- •Meridian High School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Meridian High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Meridian High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 49.8%).
- •Irene Reither Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 21.4).
- •Irene Reither Elementary School is the larger school with 765 students compared with 534.
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 Irene Reither Elementary School better than Meridian High School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian High School ranks higher (66.8 vs 46.9 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 Irene Reither Elementary School and Meridian High School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Everson and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Irene Reither Elementary School: 765. Meridian High School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Irene Reither Elementary School and Meridian High School rank in Washington?
Irene Reither Elementary School is 792nd of 1,154 and Meridian High School is 76th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).