Lakes High School vs Meriwether Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakes High School
Lakewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,158 students
Meriwether Elementary School
JBLM Lewis North · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
| Measure | Lakes High School Lakewood, Washington | Meriwether Elementary School JBLM Lewis North, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 333 | #466 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9083 of 16,910 | #16326 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,158 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Lakewood | JBLM Lewis North |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meriwether Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 47.4).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Lakes High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.8% vs 56.3%).
- •Meriwether Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.0).
- •Lakes High School is the larger school with 1,158 students compared with 240.
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 Lakes High School better than Meriwether Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Meriwether Elementary School ranks higher (62.7 vs 47.4 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 Lakes High School and Meriwether Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and JBLM Lewis North in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakes High School: 1,158. Meriwether Elementary School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakes High School and Meriwether Elementary School rank in Washington?
Lakes High School is 211th of 333 and Meriwether Elementary School is 466th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).