Griffin Creek Elementary School vs South Medford High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Griffin Creek Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
South Medford High School
Medford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,856 students
| Measure | Griffin Creek Elementary School Medford, Oregon | South Medford High School Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #311 of 678 | #96 of 215 |
| National rank | #29808 of 50,301 | #10189 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 1,856 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,856 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Medford | Medford |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (43.2 vs 43.1).
- •Griffin Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •South Medford High School does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •Griffin Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Griffin Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.8).
- •South Medford High School is the larger school with 1,856 students compared with 492.
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 Griffin Creek Elementary School better than South Medford High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Griffin Creek Elementary School and South Medford High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Medford and Medford in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Griffin Creek Elementary School: 492. South Medford High School: 1,856. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Griffin Creek Elementary School and South Medford High School rank in Oregon?
Griffin Creek Elementary School is 311th of 678 and South Medford High School is 96th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).