Highland Elementary School vs Parrish Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary School
Salem · Public elementary · Grades K–5
263 students
Parrish Middle School
Salem · Public middle · Grades 6–8
691 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary School Salem, Oregon | Parrish Middle School Salem, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #636 of 678 | #186 of 208 |
| National rank | #47247 of 50,301 | #13420 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 263 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 263 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.1% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Salem | Salem |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parrish Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 15.8).
- •Parrish Middle School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Parrish Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.6% vs 90.1%).
- •Highland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 23.0).
- •Parrish Middle School is the larger school with 691 students compared with 263.
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 Highland Elementary School better than Parrish Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Parrish Middle School ranks higher (22.0 vs 15.8 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 Highland Elementary School and Parrish Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Salem and Salem in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary School: 263. Parrish Middle School: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary School and Parrish Middle School rank in Oregon?
Highland Elementary School is 636th of 678 and Parrish Middle School is 186th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).