Gervais Middle School vs Harbor Lights Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Oregon, United States, 252 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gervais Middle School
Gervais · Public middle · Grades 6–8
198 students
Harbor Lights Middle School
Bandon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
195 students
| Measure | Gervais Middle School Gervais, Oregon | Harbor Lights Middle School Bandon, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 208 | #60 of 208 |
| National rank | #10274 of 15,369 | #7643 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 198 | 195 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 195 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 102% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 50% |
| city | Gervais | Bandon |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harbor Lights Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 38.0).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 45%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 49%).
- •Harbor Lights Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 102%).
- •Gervais Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 19.5).
- •Gervais Middle School is the larger school with 198 students compared with 195.
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 Gervais Middle School better than Harbor Lights Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Harbor Lights Middle School ranks higher (50.0 vs 38.0 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 Gervais Middle School and Harbor Lights Middle School?
About 252 km in a straight line, between Gervais and Bandon in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gervais Middle School: 198. Harbor Lights Middle School: 195. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gervais Middle School and Harbor Lights Middle School rank in Oregon?
Gervais Middle School is 116th of 208 and Harbor Lights Middle School is 60th of 208 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).