Grant Community School vs Howard Street Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 811 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Community School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
Howard Street Charter
Salem · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
184 students
| Measure | Grant Community School Salem, Oregon | Howard Street Charter Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #619 of 678 | #5 of 208 |
| National rank | #45850 of 50,301 | #2019 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 444 | 184 |
| Enrollment | 444 | 184 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 184.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard Street Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 18.4).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 32%).
- •Howard Street Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 89%).
- •Grant Community School does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 184.0).
- •Grant Community School is the larger school with 444 students compared with 184.
- •Grant Community School is a public school while Howard Street Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Grant Community School better than Howard Street Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Howard Street Charter ranks higher (76.9 vs 18.4 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 Grant Community School and Howard Street Charter?
About 811 m in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Community School: 444. Howard Street Charter: 184. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Community School and Howard Street Charter rank in Oregon?
Grant Community School is 619th of 678 and Howard Street Charter is 5th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).