Ferndale Elementary School vs McLoughlin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Elementary School
Milton-Freewater · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
240 students
McLoughlin High School
Milton-Freewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
449 students
| Measure | Ferndale Elementary School Milton-Freewater, Oregon | McLoughlin High School Milton-Freewater, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 678 | #127 of 215 |
| National rank | #35383 of 50,301 | #11670 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 73.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Milton-Freewater | Milton-Freewater |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McLoughlin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 34.8).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •McLoughlin High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 39%).
- •McLoughlin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Ferndale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 18.7).
- •McLoughlin High School is the larger school with 449 students compared with 240.
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 Ferndale Elementary School better than McLoughlin High School?
On the Success Index (US), McLoughlin High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 34.8 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 Ferndale Elementary School and McLoughlin High School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Milton-Freewater and Milton-Freewater in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Elementary School: 240. McLoughlin High School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Elementary School and McLoughlin High School rank in Oregon?
Ferndale Elementary School is 415th of 678 and McLoughlin High School is 127th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).