North Thurston High School vs South Bay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Thurston High School
Lacey · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,378 students
South Bay Elementary
Lacey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
595 students
| Measure | North Thurston High School Lacey, Washington | South Bay Elementary Lacey, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 333 | #336 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6240 of 16,910 | #12234 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,378 | 595 |
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 595 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 42.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Lacey | Lacey |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Bay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 58.3).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •North Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 50.2%).
- •South Bay Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 21.5).
- •North Thurston High School is the larger school with 1,378 students compared with 595.
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 North Thurston High School better than South Bay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Bay Elementary ranks higher (68.7 vs 58.3 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 North Thurston High School and South Bay Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Lacey and Lacey in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Thurston High School: 1,378. South Bay Elementary: 595. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Thurston High School and South Bay Elementary rank in Washington?
North Thurston High School is 130th of 333 and South Bay Elementary is 336th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).