Gardiner Middle School vs J W Poynter Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Middle School
Oregon City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
699 students
J W Poynter Middle School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
| Measure | Gardiner Middle School Oregon City, Oregon | J W Poynter Middle School Hillsboro, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 208 | #109 of 208 |
| National rank | #7940 of 15,369 | #10063 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 699 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 699 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 29.1 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 39% |
| city | Oregon City | Hillsboro |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.6 vs 38.9).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Gardiner Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 69.1%).
- •J W Poynter Middle School does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 29.1).
- •J W Poynter Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 699.
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 Gardiner Middle School better than J W Poynter Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Middle School ranks higher (48.6 vs 38.9 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 Gardiner Middle School and J W Poynter Middle School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Oregon City and Hillsboro in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Middle School: 699. J W Poynter Middle School: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Middle School and J W Poynter Middle School rank in Oregon?
Gardiner Middle School is 65th of 208 and J W Poynter Middle School is 109th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).