Kalles Junior High vs Puyallup 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.
Kalles Junior High
Puyallup · Public middle · Grades 7–9
762 students
Puyallup High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Kalles Junior High Puyallup, Washington | Puyallup High School Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #91 of 363 | #93 of 333 |
| National rank | #3786 of 15,369 | #4884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–9 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 762 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 762 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 52% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kalles Junior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 63.6).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Puyallup High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 40.4%).
- •Kalles Junior High does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.5).
- •Puyallup High School is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 762.
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 Kalles Junior High better than Puyallup High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kalles Junior High ranks higher (68.0 vs 63.6 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 Kalles Junior High and Puyallup High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kalles Junior High: 762. Puyallup High School: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kalles Junior High and Puyallup High School rank in Washington?
Kalles Junior High is 91st of 363 and Puyallup High School is 93rd of 333 among middle schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).