Gaston Jr/Sr High School vs Tom McCall Upper Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 9.7 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
Tom McCall Upper Elementary
Forest Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
673 students
| Measure | Gaston Jr/Sr High School Gaston, Oregon | Tom McCall Upper Elementary Forest Grove, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #43 of 215 | #159 of 208 |
| National rank | #7535 of 16,910 | #12135 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 246 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 44% |
| 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 28.9).
- •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 44%).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 81.1%).
- •Gaston Jr/Sr High School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.7).
- •Tom McCall Upper Elementary is the larger school with 673 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 Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaston Jr/Sr High School ranks higher (53.2 vs 28.9 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 Gaston Jr/Sr High School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Gaston and Forest Grove in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaston Jr/Sr High School: 246. Tom McCall Upper Elementary: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaston Jr/Sr High School and Tom McCall Upper Elementary rank in Oregon?
Gaston Jr/Sr High School is 43rd of 215 and Tom McCall Upper Elementary is 159th of 208 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).