Northern Heights Elementary Schl vs Squalicum High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 386 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern Heights Elementary Schl
Bellingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Squalicum High School
Bellingham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,273 students
| Measure | Northern Heights Elementary Schl Bellingham, Washington | Squalicum High School Bellingham, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 1,154 | #162 of 333 |
| National rank | #24549 of 50,301 | #7145 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,273 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,273 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 36% |
| city | Bellingham | Bellingham |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Squalicum High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.7 vs 50.9).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl does better on math proficiency (41% vs 36%).
- •Squalicum High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 43.2%).
- •Northern Heights Elementary Schl does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 21.2).
- •Squalicum High School is the larger school with 1,273 students compared with 396.
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 Northern Heights Elementary Schl better than Squalicum High School?
On the Success Index (US), Squalicum High School ranks higher (54.7 vs 50.9 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 Northern Heights Elementary Schl and Squalicum High School?
About 386 m in a straight line, between Bellingham and Bellingham in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl: 396. Squalicum High School: 1,273. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern Heights Elementary Schl and Squalicum High School rank in Washington?
Northern Heights Elementary Schl is 713th of 1,154 and Squalicum High School is 162nd of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).