Best Public Schools in Zip Code 98632

This analysis covers 18 schools in the Longview, WA area (zip code 98632), serving grades K-12, with most belonging to the Longview School District, which ranks in the 32nd percentile statewide.

There are significant differences in performance among schools. Columbia Valley Garden Elementary School stands out as the highest-performing elementary school, while Saint Helens Elementary ranks the lowest. At the high school level, traditional schools like R A Long High School and Mark Morris High School have graduation rates above 92%, but their math proficiency scores are notably low. In contrast, alternative programs such as Discovery High School-Achieve show very low graduation and high dropout rates.

Overall, the district's test scores are below state averages, especially in math. Per-student spending and student-teacher ratios vary widely, but higher spending does not always link to better outcomes. The Longview Virtual Academy has particularly low proficiency rates and a high student-teacher ratio. The performance gap between elementary schools with similar student demographics suggests that factors beyond economics, such as instructional practices, may influence success.