McKenna Elementary vs Yelm High School 12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKenna Elementary
McKenna · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
Yelm High School 12
Yelm · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | McKenna Elementary McKenna, Washington | Yelm High School 12 Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #504 of 1,154 | #181 of 333 |
| National rank | #17521 of 50,301 | #7840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 418 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 35% |
| city | McKenna | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKenna Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 52.1).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 35%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 49.3%).
- •McKenna Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 24.9).
- •Yelm High School 12 is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 418.
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 McKenna Elementary better than Yelm High School 12?
On the Success Index (US), McKenna Elementary ranks higher (61.0 vs 52.1 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 McKenna Elementary and Yelm High School 12?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between McKenna and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKenna Elementary: 418. Yelm High School 12: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKenna Elementary and Yelm High School 12 rank in Washington?
McKenna Elementary is 504th of 1,154 and Yelm High School 12 is 181st of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).