Gladstone High School vs Putnam High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gladstone High School
Gladstone · Public high · Grades 9–12
559 students
Putnam High School
Milwaukie · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,060 students
| Measure | Gladstone High School Gladstone, Oregon | Putnam High School Milwaukie, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #120 of 215 | #85 of 215 |
| National rank | #11400 of 16,910 | #9783 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 559 | 1,060 |
| Enrollment | 559 | 1,060 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.8% | 59.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Gladstone | Milwaukie |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Putnam High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.6 vs 38.2).
- •Putnam High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Putnam High School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Putnam High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.7% vs 62.8%).
- •Gladstone High School does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 24.1).
- •Putnam High School is the larger school with 1,060 students compared with 559.
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 Gladstone High School better than Putnam High School?
On the Success Index (US), Putnam High School ranks higher (44.6 vs 38.2 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 Gladstone High School and Putnam High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gladstone and Milwaukie in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gladstone High School: 559. Putnam High School: 1,060. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gladstone High School and Putnam High School rank in Oregon?
Gladstone High School is 120th of 215 and Putnam High School is 85th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).