Mount Rainier High School vs River Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 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
River Ridge Elementary
SeaTac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Mount Rainier High School Des Moines, Washington | River Ridge Elementary SeaTac, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #229 of 333 | #1013 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #9548 of 16,910 | #36763 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,846 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 1,846 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.8% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 36% | – |
| city | Des Moines | SeaTac |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Rainier High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 32.8).
- •Mount Rainier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 72.7%).
- •River Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.3).
- •Mount Rainier High School is the larger school with 1,846 students compared with 697.
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 River Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Rainier High School ranks higher (45.6 vs 32.8 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 River Ridge Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Des Moines and SeaTac in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Rainier High School: 1,846. River Ridge Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Rainier High School and River Ridge Elementary rank in Washington?
Mount Rainier High School is 229th of 333 and River Ridge Elementary is 1013th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).