Prairie High School vs Silver Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie High School
Brush Prairie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,502 students
Silver Star Elementary School
Vancouver · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Prairie High School Brush Prairie, Washington | Silver Star Elementary School Vancouver, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 333 | #906 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #6051 of 16,910 | #31962 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,502 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 1,502 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 39% |
| city | Brush Prairie | Vancouver |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.1 vs 40.0).
- •Prairie High School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 39%).
- •Prairie High School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 40%).
- •Prairie High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 59.8%).
- •Silver Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.0).
- •Prairie High School is the larger school with 1,502 students compared with 381.
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 Prairie High School better than Silver Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie High School ranks higher (59.1 vs 40.0 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 Prairie High School and Silver Star Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Brush Prairie and Vancouver in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie High School: 1,502. Silver Star Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie High School and Silver Star Elementary School rank in Washington?
Prairie High School is 125th of 333 and Silver Star Elementary School is 906th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).