Dexter McCarty Middle School vs Gresham High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dexter McCarty Middle School
Gresham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
514 students
Gresham High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,685 students
| Measure | Dexter McCarty Middle School Gresham, Oregon | Gresham High School Gresham, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #130 of 208 | #189 of 215 |
| National rank | #10962 of 15,369 | #14219 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 514 | 1,685 |
| Enrollment | 514 | 1,685 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 21% |
| city | Gresham | Gresham |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 25.8).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Gresham High School does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 85.2%).
- •Dexter McCarty Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.7).
- •Gresham High School is the larger school with 1,685 students compared with 514.
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 Dexter McCarty Middle School better than Gresham High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dexter McCarty Middle School ranks higher (34.5 vs 25.8 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 Dexter McCarty Middle School and Gresham High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Gresham in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dexter McCarty Middle School: 514. Gresham High School: 1,685. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dexter McCarty Middle School and Gresham High School rank in Oregon?
Dexter McCarty Middle School is 130th of 208 and Gresham High School is 189th of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).