Foster Elementary School vs Sweet Home Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foster Elementary School
Foster · Public elementary · Grades K–6
277 students
Sweet Home Junior High School
Sweet Home · Public middle · Grades 7–8
358 students
| Measure | Foster Elementary School Foster, Oregon | Sweet Home Junior High School Sweet Home, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 678 | #161 of 208 |
| National rank | #35635 of 50,301 | #12173 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 277 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Foster | Sweet Home |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 28.7).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Sweet Home Junior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 75.1%).
- •Foster Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Sweet Home Junior High School is the larger school with 358 students compared with 277.
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 Foster Elementary School better than Sweet Home Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Elementary School ranks higher (34.4 vs 28.7 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 Foster Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Foster and Sweet Home in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Elementary School: 277. Sweet Home Junior High School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Elementary School and Sweet Home Junior High School rank in Oregon?
Foster Elementary School is 421st of 678 and Sweet Home Junior High School is 161st of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).