Banks Elementary School vs Forest Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Elementary School
Banks · Public elementary · Grades K–5
430 students
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students
| Measure | Banks Elementary School Banks, Oregon | Forest Grove High School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #265 of 678 | #137 of 215 |
| National rank | #27519 of 50,301 | #12086 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 1,849 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 1,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 29% |
| city | Banks | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.5 vs 35.5).
- •Banks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 29%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Banks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 78.8%).
- •Banks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.3).
- •Forest Grove High School is the larger school with 1,849 students compared with 430.
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 Banks Elementary School better than Forest Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Banks Elementary School ranks higher (46.5 vs 35.5 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 Banks Elementary School and Forest Grove High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Banks and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Elementary School: 430. Forest Grove High School: 1,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Elementary School and Forest Grove High School rank in Oregon?
Banks Elementary School is 265th of 678 and Forest Grove High School is 137th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).