Forest Grove High School vs South Medford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 360 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
South Medford High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,856 students
| Measure | Forest Grove High School Forest Grove, Oregon | South Medford High School Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 215 | #96 of 215 |
| National rank | #12086 of 16,910 | #10189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,849 | 1,856 |
| Enrollment | 1,849 | 1,856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Forest Grove | Medford |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Medford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 35.5).
- •South Medford High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •South Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Forest Grove High School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.8).
- •South Medford High School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 1,849.
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 South Medford High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Medford High School ranks higher (43.1 vs 35.5 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 High School and South Medford High School?
About 360 km in a straight line, between Forest Grove and Medford in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Grove High School: 1,849. South Medford High School: 1,856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Grove High School and South Medford High School rank in Oregon?
Forest Grove High School is 137th of 215 and South Medford High School is 96th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).