Karshner Elementary vs Puyallup High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Karshner Elementary
Puyallup · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
405 students
Puyallup High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Karshner Elementary Puyallup, Washington | Puyallup High School Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 1,154 | #93 of 333 |
| National rank | #18923 of 50,301 | #4884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 405 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 52% |
| city | Puyallup | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Puyallup High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.6 vs 58.9).
- •Puyallup High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Puyallup High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 58%).
- •Puyallup High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.4% vs 53.8%).
- •Karshner Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.5).
- •Puyallup High School is the larger school with 1,815 students compared with 405.
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 Karshner Elementary better than Puyallup High School?
On the Success Index (US), Puyallup High School ranks higher (63.6 vs 58.9 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 Karshner Elementary and Puyallup High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Puyallup and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Karshner Elementary: 405. Puyallup High School: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Karshner Elementary and Puyallup High School rank in Washington?
Karshner Elementary is 554th of 1,154 and Puyallup High School is 93rd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).