Gray Middle School vs Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Middle School
Portland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
439 students
Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,650 students
| Measure | Gray Middle School Portland, Oregon | Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 208 | #94 of 215 |
| National rank | #2749 of 15,369 | #10148 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 439 | 1,650 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 1,650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.5% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 22% |
| city | Portland | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gray Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 43.2).
- •Gray Middle School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 22%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 62%).
- •Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 43.5%).
- •Gray Middle School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.1).
- •Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is the larger school with 1,650 students compared with 439.
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 Gray Middle School better than Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gray Middle School ranks higher (72.9 vs 43.2 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 Gray Middle School and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Portland and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Middle School: 439. Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School: 1,650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Middle School and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School rank in Oregon?
Gray Middle School is 11th of 208 and Ida B. Wells-Barnett High School is 94th of 215 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).