Forest Grove Community School vs Gaston Jr/Sr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove Community School
Forest Grove · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
202 students
Gaston Jr/Sr High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 7–12
246 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove, Oregon | Gaston Jr/Sr High School Gaston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 678 | #43 of 215 |
| National rank | #12571 of 50,301 | #7535 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 202 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Forest Grove | Gaston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 53.2).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 61.8%).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 18.4).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School is the larger school with 246 students compared with 202.
- •Forest Grove Community School is a charter school while Gaston Jr/Sr High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Forest Grove Community School better than Gaston Jr/Sr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 53.2 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 Forest Grove Community School and Gaston Jr/Sr High School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Gaston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Community School: 202. Gaston Jr/Sr High School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Community School and Gaston Jr/Sr High School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove Community School is 72nd of 678 and Gaston Jr/Sr High School is 43rd of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).