Rachel Carson Elementary vs Skyline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rachel Carson Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
486 students
Skyline High School
Sammamish · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,244 students
| Measure | Rachel Carson Elementary Sammamish, Washington | Skyline High School Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #19 of 1,154 | #5 of 333 |
| National rank | #1406 of 50,301 | #1034 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 486 | 2,244 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 2,244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 8.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 94% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 80% |
| city | Sammamish | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 81.7).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 80%).
- •Skyline High School does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 90%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 8.9%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.9).
- •Skyline High School is the larger school with 2,244 students compared with 486.
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 Rachel Carson Elementary better than Skyline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 81.7 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 Rachel Carson Elementary and Skyline High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sammamish and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rachel Carson Elementary: 486. Skyline High School: 2,244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rachel Carson Elementary and Skyline High School rank in Washington?
Rachel Carson Elementary is 19th of 1,154 and Skyline High School is 5th of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).