Jenkins Creek Elementary School vs Kentlake High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jenkins Creek Elementary School
Covington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Kentlake High School
Kent · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
| Measure | Jenkins Creek Elementary School Covington, Washington | Kentlake High School Kent, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #699 of 1,154 | #168 of 333 |
| National rank | #23970 of 50,301 | #7239 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 340 | 1,561 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 1,561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 47.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 44% |
| city | Covington | Kent |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kentlake High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 51.7).
- •Jenkins Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 44%).
- •Kentlake High School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 53%).
- •Kentlake High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.9% vs 58.8%).
- •Jenkins Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 21.7).
- •Kentlake High School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 340.
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 Jenkins Creek Elementary School better than Kentlake High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kentlake High School ranks higher (54.3 vs 51.7 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 Jenkins Creek Elementary School and Kentlake High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Covington and Kent in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School: 340. Kentlake High School: 1,561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jenkins Creek Elementary School and Kentlake High School rank in Washington?
Jenkins Creek Elementary School is 699th of 1,154 and Kentlake High School is 168th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).