Gaston Jr/Sr High School vs Joseph Gale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaston Jr/Sr High School
Gaston · Public high · Grades 7–12
246 students
Joseph Gale Elementary School
Forest Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
388 students
| Measure | Gaston Jr/Sr High School Gaston, Oregon | Joseph Gale Elementary School Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 215 | #566 of 678 |
| National rank | #7535 of 16,910 | #42887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 246 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Gaston | Forest Grove |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 23.1).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 81.7%).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.4).
- •Joseph Gale Elementary School is the larger school with 388 students compared with 246.
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 Gaston Jr/Sr High School better than Joseph Gale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (53.2 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 Gaston Jr/Sr High School and Joseph Gale Elementary School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Jr/Sr High School: 246. Joseph Gale Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Jr/Sr High School and Joseph Gale Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Gaston Jr/Sr High School is 43rd of 215 and Joseph Gale Elementary School is 566th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).