Azalea Middle School vs Fern Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 236 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Azalea Middle School
Brookings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
309 students
Fern Ridge Middle School
Elmira · Public middle · Grades 6–8
315 students
| Measure | Azalea Middle School Brookings, Oregon | Fern Ridge Middle School Elmira, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 208 | #145 of 208 |
| National rank | #13575 of 15,369 | #11444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 309 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 71.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 28% |
| city | Brookings | Elmira |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 21.2).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 16%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.4% vs 84.1%).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.2).
- •Fern Ridge Middle School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 309.
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 Azalea Middle School better than Fern Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Ridge Middle School ranks higher (32.3 vs 21.2 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 Azalea Middle School and Fern Ridge Middle School?
About 236 km in a straight line, between Brookings and Elmira in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Azalea Middle School: 309. Fern Ridge Middle School: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Azalea Middle School and Fern Ridge Middle School rank in Oregon?
Azalea Middle School is 189th of 208 and Fern Ridge Middle School is 145th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).