Banks Middle School vs Forest Grove High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banks Middle School
Banks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students
| Measure | Banks Middle School Banks, Oregon | Forest Grove High School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 208 | #137 of 215 |
| National rank | #8976 of 15,369 | #12086 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,849 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 1,849 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.8% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 29% |
| city | Banks | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banks Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 35.5).
- •Banks Middle School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 29%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Banks Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 78.8%).
- •Banks Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.3).
- •Forest Grove High School is the larger school with 1,849 students compared with 254.
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 Middle School better than Forest Grove High School?
On the Success Index (US), Banks Middle School ranks higher (43.8 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 Middle School and Forest Grove High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Banks and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banks Middle School: 254. Forest Grove High School: 1,849. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banks Middle School and Forest Grove High School rank in Oregon?
Banks Middle School is 80th of 208 and Forest Grove High School is 137th of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).