Fern Hill Elementary School vs Free Orchards Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fern Hill Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
249 students
Free Orchards Elementary School
Cornelius · Public elementary · Grades K–6
385 students
| Measure | Fern Hill Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon | Free Orchards Elementary School Cornelius, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #453 of 678 | #515 of 678 |
| National rank | #37342 of 50,301 | #39517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 249 | 385 |
| Enrollment | 249 | 385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.3% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 31% |
| city | Forest Grove | Cornelius |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fern Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 28.5).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 31%).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 80.3%).
- •Fern Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.3).
- •Free Orchards Elementary School is the larger school with 385 students compared with 249.
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 Fern Hill Elementary School better than Free Orchards Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Fern Hill Elementary School ranks higher (31.8 vs 28.5 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 Fern Hill Elementary School and Free Orchards Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Cornelius in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fern Hill Elementary School: 249. Free Orchards Elementary School: 385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fern Hill Elementary School and Free Orchards Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Fern Hill Elementary School is 453rd of 678 and Free Orchards Elementary School is 515th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).