R A Long High School vs Saint Helens Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
R A Long High School
Longview · Public high · Grades 9–12
926 students
Saint Helens Elementary
Longview · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
| Measure | R A Long High School Longview, Washington | Saint Helens Elementary Longview, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #247 of 333 | #1106 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #10395 of 16,910 | #42525 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 926 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 926 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.8% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 22% |
| city | Longview | Longview |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •R A Long High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 23.7).
- •R A Long High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 22%).
- •R A Long High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •R A Long High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Saint Helens Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 21.5).
- •R A Long High School is the larger school with 926 students compared with 299.
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 R A Long High School better than Saint Helens Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), R A Long High School ranks higher (42.3 vs 23.7 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 R A Long High School and Saint Helens Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Longview and Longview in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
R A Long High School: 926. Saint Helens Elementary: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do R A Long High School and Saint Helens Elementary rank in Washington?
R A Long High School is 247th of 333 and Saint Helens Elementary is 1106th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).