Mount Rainier High School vs Mount Vernon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 114 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Rainier High School
Des Moines · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,846 students
Mount Vernon High School
Mount Vernon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students
| Measure | Mount Rainier High School Des Moines, Washington | Mount Vernon High School Mount Vernon, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 333 | #251 of 333 |
| National rank | #9548 of 16,910 | #10694 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,846 | 1,849 |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 1,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 30% |
| city | Des Moines | Mount Vernon |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Rainier High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 41.1).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 30%).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 62%).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 59.2%).
- •Mount Vernon High School does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.3).
- •Mount Vernon High School is the larger school with 1,849 students compared with 1,846.
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 Mount Rainier High School better than Mount Vernon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Rainier High School ranks higher (45.6 vs 41.1 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 Mount Rainier High School and Mount Vernon High School?
About 114 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and Mount Vernon in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Rainier High School: 1,846. Mount Vernon High School: 1,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Rainier High School and Mount Vernon High School rank in Washington?
Mount Rainier High School is 229th of 333 and Mount Vernon High School is 251st of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).