Rainier Senior High School vs Yelm Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 8.9 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 Prairie Elementary
Yelm · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
427 students
| Measure | Rainier Senior High School Rainier, Washington | Yelm Prairie Elementary Yelm, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #115 of 333 | #609 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #5616 of 16,910 | #20871 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.5% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 84.5% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| city | Rainier | Yelm |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainier Senior High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 56.2).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (84.5% vs 58%).
- •Rainier Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.5% vs 49.9%).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.9).
- •Yelm Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 427 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 Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rainier Senior High School ranks higher (60.8 vs 56.2 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 Prairie Elementary?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Rainier and Yelm in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rainier Senior High School: 283. Yelm Prairie Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rainier Senior High School and Yelm Prairie Elementary rank in Washington?
Rainier Senior High School is 115th of 333 and Yelm Prairie Elementary is 609th of 1,154 among high schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).