Mill Pond Elementary School vs Rainier Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Pond Elementary School
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
374 students
Rainier Senior High School
Rainier · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students
| Measure | Mill Pond Elementary School Yelm, Washington | Rainier Senior High School Rainier, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #486 of 1,154 | #115 of 333 |
| National rank | #17008 of 50,301 | #5616 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 49.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 84.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44.5% |
| city | Yelm | Rainier |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.7 vs 60.8).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 60%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 49.5%).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.9).
- •Mill Pond Elementary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 283.
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 Mill Pond Elementary School better than Rainier Senior High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mill Pond Elementary School and Rainier Senior High School?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Yelm and Rainier in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Pond Elementary School: 374. Rainier Senior High School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Pond Elementary School and Rainier Senior High School rank in Washington?
Mill Pond Elementary School is 486th of 1,154 and Rainier Senior High School is 115th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).