Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School vs Jefferson High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students
Jefferson High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
456 students
| Measure | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School Portland, Oregon | Jefferson High School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #673 of 678 | #186 of 215 |
| National rank | #49745 of 50,301 | #14123 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 312 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 111.5% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.3 vs 8.8).
- •Jefferson High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 111.5%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 312.
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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School better than Jefferson High School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson High School ranks higher (26.3 vs 8.8 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 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Jefferson High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School: 312. Jefferson High School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School and Jefferson High School rank in Oregon?
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School is 673rd of 678 and Jefferson High School is 186th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).