Rainier Senior High School vs Yelm High School 12
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Washington, United States, 8.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rainier Senior High School
Rainier · Public high · Grades 9–12
283 students
Yelm High School 12
Yelm · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students
| Measure | Rainier Senior High School Rainier, Washington | Yelm High School 12 Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 333 | #181 of 333 |
| National rank | #5616 of 16,910 | #7840 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 1,693 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 1,693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 35% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 52.1).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 35%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 72%).
- •Yelm High School 12 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 49.5%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 24.9).
- •Yelm High School 12 is the larger school with 1,693 students compared with 283.
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 Senior High School better than Yelm High School 12?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Senior High School ranks higher (60.8 vs 52.1 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 Rainier Senior High School and Yelm High School 12?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Senior High School: 283. Yelm High School 12: 1,693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Senior High School and Yelm High School 12 rank in Washington?
Rainier Senior High School is 115th of 333 and Yelm High School 12 is 181st of 333 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).