Mercer Island High School vs Newport Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,439 students
Newport Senior High School
Bellevue · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,850 students
| Measure | Mercer Island High School Mercer Island, Washington | Newport Senior High School Bellevue, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2 of 333 | #6 of 333 |
| National rank | #477 of 16,910 | #1098 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,439 | 1,850 |
| Enrollment | 1,439 | 1,850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.1% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 99.5% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 79% |
| city | Mercer Island | Bellevue |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer Island High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 81.2).
- •Mercer Island High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 79%).
- •Mercer Island High School does better on reading proficiency (99.5% vs 90%).
- •Mercer Island High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.1% vs 15.9%).
- •Mercer Island High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.8).
- •Newport Senior High School is the larger school with 1,850 students compared with 1,439.
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 Mercer Island High School better than Newport Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mercer Island High School ranks higher (86.7 vs 81.2 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 Mercer Island High School and Newport Senior High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Bellevue in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mercer Island High School: 1,439. Newport Senior High School: 1,850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mercer Island High School and Newport Senior High School rank in Washington?
Mercer Island High School is 2nd of 333 and Newport Senior High School is 6th of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).