Rainier Elementary School vs Yelm High School 12
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainier Elementary School
Rainier · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
493 students
Yelm High School 12
Yelm · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Rainier Elementary School Rainier, Washington | Yelm High School 12 Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #687 of 1,154 | #181 of 333 |
| National rank | #23630 of 50,301 | #7840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 493 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 35% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (52.2 vs 52.1).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 45.6%).
- •Rainier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.9).
- •Yelm High School 12 is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 493.
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 Rainier Elementary School better than Yelm High School 12?
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 Rainier Elementary School and Yelm High School 12?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Elementary School: 493. Yelm High School 12: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Elementary School and Yelm High School 12 rank in Washington?
Rainier Elementary School is 687th of 1,154 and Yelm High School 12 is 181st of 333 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).