Mountain View Elementary vs North Thurston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain View Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
776 students
North Thurston High School
Lacey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,378 students
| Measure | Mountain View Elementary Lacey, Washington | North Thurston High School Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 1,154 | #130 of 333 |
| National rank | #21332 of 50,301 | #6240 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 776 | 1,378 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 1,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.9% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 48% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Thurston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 55.5).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 48%).
- •North Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •North Thurston High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 64.9%).
- •Mountain View Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.5).
- •North Thurston High School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 776.
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 Mountain View Elementary better than North Thurston High School?
On the Success Index (US), North Thurston High School ranks higher (58.3 vs 55.5 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 Mountain View Elementary and North Thurston High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain View Elementary: 776. North Thurston High School: 1,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain View Elementary and North Thurston High School rank in Washington?
Mountain View Elementary is 626th of 1,154 and North Thurston High School is 130th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).