Lakes High School vs Selah High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 165 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
Selah High School
Selah · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,159 students
| Measure | Lakes High School Lakewood, Washington | Selah High School Selah, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #211 of 333 | #155 of 333 |
| National rank | #9083 of 16,910 | #6889 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,158 | 1,159 |
| Enrollment | 1,158 | 1,159 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 51.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 40% |
| city | Lakewood | Selah |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selah High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 47.4).
- •Selah High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 34%).
- •Selah High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Selah High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Selah High School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 19.0).
- •Selah High School is the larger school with 1,159 students compared with 1,158.
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 Selah High School?
On the Success Index (US), Selah High School ranks higher (55.6 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 Selah High School?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Selah in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakes High School: 1,158. Selah High School: 1,159. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakes High School and Selah High School rank in Washington?
Lakes High School is 211th of 333 and Selah High School is 155th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).