James Sales Elementary vs Washington High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Sales Elementary
Tacoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Washington High School
Tacoma · Public high · Grades 9–12
989 students
| Measure | James Sales Elementary Tacoma, Washington | Washington High School Tacoma, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 1,154 | #262 of 333 |
| National rank | #23108 of 50,301 | #11253 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 387 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 24% |
| city | Tacoma | Tacoma |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Sales Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 38.8).
- •James Sales Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 24%).
- •Washington High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Washington High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.1% vs 75.2%).
- •James Sales Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.7).
- •Washington High School is the larger school with 989 students compared with 387.
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 James Sales Elementary better than Washington High School?
On the Success Index (US), James Sales Elementary ranks higher (52.9 vs 38.8 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 James Sales Elementary and Washington High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tacoma and Tacoma in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Sales Elementary: 387. Washington High School: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Sales Elementary and Washington High School rank in Washington?
James Sales Elementary is 673rd of 1,154 and Washington High School is 262nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).