Orting High School vs Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 749 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orting High School
Orting · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School
Orting · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
723 students
| Measure | Orting High School Orting, Washington | Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School Orting, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #150 of 333 | #618 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6756 of 16,910 | #21192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 876 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 876 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 38.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| city | Orting | Orting |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (56.2 vs 55.7).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •Orting High School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 54%).
- •Orting High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.9).
- •Orting High School is the larger school with 876 students compared with 723.
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 Orting High School better than Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Orting High School and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School?
About 749 m in a straight line, between Orting and Orting in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orting High School: 876. Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orting High School and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Orting High School is 150th of 333 and Ptarmigan Ridge Elementary School is 618th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).