Kentlake High School vs Sawyer Woods Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kentlake High School
Kent · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,561 students
Sawyer Woods Elementary School
Black Diamond · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
| Measure | Kentlake High School Kent, Washington | Sawyer Woods Elementary School Black Diamond, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #168 of 333 | #180 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7239 of 16,910 | #6455 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,561 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,561 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 29% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 77% |
| city | Kent | Black Diamond |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sawyer Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 54.3).
- •Sawyer Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Sawyer Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Sawyer Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29% vs 47.9%).
- •Sawyer Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.7).
- •Kentlake High School is the larger school with 1,561 students compared with 303.
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 Kentlake High School better than Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sawyer Woods Elementary School ranks higher (77.5 vs 54.3 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 Kentlake High School and Sawyer Woods Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Kent and Black Diamond in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kentlake High School: 1,561. Sawyer Woods Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kentlake High School and Sawyer Woods Elementary School rank in Washington?
Kentlake High School is 168th of 333 and Sawyer Woods Elementary School is 180th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).