Forest Grove High School vs Joseph Gale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Grove High School
Forest Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,849 students
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
388 students
| Measure | Forest Grove High School Forest Grove, Oregon | Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 215 | #566 of 678 |
| National rank | #12086 of 16,910 | #42887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,849 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 27% |
| city | Forest Grove | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Grove High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 23.1).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 27%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 81.7%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.3).
- •Forest Grove High School is the larger school with 1,849 students compared with 388.
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 High School better than Joseph Gale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Grove High School ranks higher (35.5 vs 23.1 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 High School and Joseph Gale Elementary School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove High School: 1,849. Joseph Gale Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove High School and Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove High School is 137th of 215 and Joseph Gale Elementary School is 566th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).