Bend Senior High School vs Thurston High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 130 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bend Senior High School
Bend · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,204 students
Thurston High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,215 students
| Measure | Bend Senior High School Bend, Oregon | Thurston High School Springfield, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 215 | #89 of 215 |
| National rank | #14509 of 16,910 | #9974 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,204 | 1,215 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 1,215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.3% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Bend | Springfield |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurston High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 24.3).
- •Thurston High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Thurston High School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 42%).
- •Bend Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 65.4%).
- •Thurston High School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.7).
- •Thurston High School is the larger school with 1,215 students compared with 1,204.
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 Bend Senior High School better than Thurston High School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurston High School ranks higher (44.0 vs 24.3 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 Bend Senior High School and Thurston High School?
About 130 km in a straight line, between Bend and Springfield in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bend Senior High School: 1,204. Thurston High School: 1,215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bend Senior High School and Thurston High School rank in Oregon?
Bend Senior High School is 196th of 215 and Thurston High School is 89th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).