Colton High School vs Molalla High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colton High School
Colton · Public high · Grades 9–12
161 students
Molalla High School
Molalla · Public high · Grades 9–12
745 students
| Measure | Colton High School Colton, Oregon | Molalla High School Molalla, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #36 of 215 | #38 of 215 |
| National rank | #7184 of 16,910 | #7297 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 161 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 69.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 69.5% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 47% |
| city | Colton | Molalla |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (54.5 vs 54.1).
- •Colton High School does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 47%).
- •Molalla High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69.5%).
- •Colton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 69.7%).
- •Molalla High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 20.1).
- •Molalla High School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 161.
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 Colton High School better than Molalla High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Colton High School and Molalla High School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Colton and Molalla in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colton High School: 161. Molalla High School: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colton High School and Molalla High School rank in Oregon?
Colton High School is 36th of 215 and Molalla High School is 38th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).