Forest Grove Community School vs Lighthouse Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 256 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
Lighthouse Charter School
Coos Bay · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
203 students
| Measure | Forest Grove Community School Forest Grove, Oregon | Lighthouse Charter School Coos Bay, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 678 | #448 of 678 |
| National rank | #12571 of 50,301 | #36918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 202 | 203 |
| Enrollment | 202 | 203 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| city | Forest Grove | Coos Bay |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 32.5).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Forest Grove Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Lighthouse Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.4).
- •Lighthouse Charter School is the larger school with 203 students compared with 202.
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 Lighthouse Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove Community School ranks higher (68.2 vs 32.5 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 Forest Grove Community School and Lighthouse Charter School?
About 256 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Coos Bay in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove Community School: 202. Lighthouse Charter School: 203. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove Community School and Lighthouse Charter School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove Community School is 72nd of 678 and Lighthouse Charter School is 448th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).