Best Schools in South Hill, WA
South Hill, WA has 40 public schools (9 high, 10 middle, 20 elementary) serving 32,591 students. On average they score 48% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in South Hill meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Hill, WA
The top high schools in South Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bonney Lake High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1636 Students
2. Puyallup High School
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1701 Students
3. Sumner High School
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Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1728 Students
4. Emerald Ridge High School
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1537 Students
5. Gov John Rogers High School
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1730 Students
6. Orting High School
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Orting School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 864 Students
7. Graham Kapowsin High School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2011 Students
8. Franklin Pierce High School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1141 Students
9. Puyallup Open Doors/pod
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 81 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Hill, WA
The top middle schools in South Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sumner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 677 Students
2. Kalles Junior High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 831 Students
3. Doris Stahl Junior High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 6 - 10 • 902 Students
4. Ferrucci Jr High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 819 Students
5. Ballou Jr High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 890 Students
6. Glacier View Junior High
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades 7 - 9 • 832 Students
7. Frontier Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 647 Students
8. Orting Middle School
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Orting School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 637 Students
9. Liberty Middle School
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
10. Morris Ford Middle School
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Franklin Pierce School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 882 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Hill, WA
The top elementary schools in South Hill, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Maple Lawn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sumner-bonney Lake School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 629 Students
2. Shaw Road Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 636 Students
3. Frank Brouillet Elem
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 552 Students
4. Ridgecrest Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 479 Students
5. Woodland Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 571 Students
6. Graham Elementary
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Bethel School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 533 Students
7. Pope Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 690 Students
8. Wildwood Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 362 Students
9. Dessie F Evans Elementary
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Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 988 Students
10. Emma L Carson Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Puyallup School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 738 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Hill, WA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Hill, WA has a total population of 73,480 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Hill, WA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Hill, WA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.97 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.99 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.99 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Hill, WA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Hill, WA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Hill, WA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Hill, WA
How many schools are in South Hill, WA?
South Hill, WA has 40 public schools: 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 20 elementary schools, serving 32,591 students in total.
How do schools in South Hill perform on state tests?
On average, 40 schools in South Hill score 48% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in South Hill meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Hill?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 38%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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