Banks High School vs Forest Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks High School
Banks · Public high · Grades 9–12
397 students
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students
| Measure | Banks High School Banks, Oregon | Forest Grove High School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #30 of 215 | #137 of 215 |
| National rank | #6767 of 16,910 | #12086 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 397 | 1,849 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 1,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| city | Banks | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 35.5).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Banks High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Banks High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 78.8%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 20.9).
- •Forest Grove High School is the larger school with 1,849 students compared with 397.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Banks High School better than Forest Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Banks High School ranks higher (56.1 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 High School and Forest Grove High School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Banks and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks High School: 397. Forest Grove High School: 1,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks High School and Forest Grove High School rank in Oregon?
Banks High School is 30th of 215 and Forest Grove High School is 137th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).