Mead Senior High School vs Puyallup High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 373 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mead Senior High School
Spokane · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,827 students
Puyallup High School
Puyallup · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,815 students
| Measure | Mead Senior High School Spokane, Washington | Puyallup High School Puyallup, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #53 of 333 | #93 of 333 |
| National rank | #3455 of 16,910 | #4884 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 10–12 |
| Students | 1,827 | 1,815 |
| Enrollment | 1,827 | 1,815 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 40.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| city | Spokane | Puyallup |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mead Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.4 vs 63.6).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 40.4%).
- •Mead Senior High School does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 24.5).
- •Mead Senior High School is the larger school with 1,827 students compared with 1,815.
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 Mead Senior High School better than Puyallup High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mead Senior High School ranks higher (69.4 vs 63.6 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 Mead Senior High School and Puyallup High School?
About 373 km in a straight line, between Spokane and Puyallup in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mead Senior High School: 1,827. Puyallup High School: 1,815. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mead Senior High School and Puyallup High School rank in Washington?
Mead Senior High School is 53rd of 333 and Puyallup High School is 93rd of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).