Photo: SouthHillEditor · CC BY-SA 4.0South Hill’s public schools outscore 72% of Washington districts
The grade covers the public school district serving South Hill, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Washington, not nationally.
From Washington state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
South Hill’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 53% and 40% statewide; 86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 84%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,830 per student, against $18,444 across Washington (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Nine elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Celebration Center Celebration Kidz (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind South Hill’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Washington school districts, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Washington average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve South Hill, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in South Hill · depends on your address
Ballou Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 852 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Doris Stahl Junior High
Grades 6–10 · 846 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Glacier View Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 843 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
8th grade in South Hill · depends on your address
Ballou Jr High
Grades 7–9 · 852 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Doris Stahl Junior High
Grades 6–10 · 846 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Glacier View Junior High
Grades 7–9 · 843 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
10th grade in South Hill · depends on your address
Gov John Rogers High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,788 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Emerald Ridge High School
Grades 10–12 · 1,599 students · 24:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
Doris Stahl Junior High
Grades 6–10 · 846 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Puyallup
South Hill’s public schools are run by Puyallup School District, which also serves Edgewood, Fife and Puyallup. Parts of South Hill (5% of its land) are served by Orting instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
South Hill vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Washington towns that share South Hill’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| South Hill | B+ | Puyallup |
| Puyallup | B+ | Puyallup |
Every school in South Hill
15 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Washington’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about South Hill’s schools
Are South Hill’s schools good?
By Washington’s own tests, yes: the public schools South Hill children attend outscore 72% of Washington’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #99 of 285 Washington towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 68%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is South Hill in?
Puyallup School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 23,026 students in 37 schools (2024–25). Small parts of South Hill are served by Orting.
Where do South Hill kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Gov John Rogers High School, Emerald Ridge High School and Doris Stahl Junior High.
What is South Hill’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Puyallup School District graduated in four years, against 84% across Washington.
How much does South Hill spend per student?
$17,830 in Puyallup School District (FY2024), against $18,444 across Washington. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in South Hill?
Yes: Celebration Center Celebration Kidz (religious, grades PK–2, 141 students).
Parents talk
What South Hill families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Washington. Stars are from neighbors.