Highland Hills Elementary School vs Sandstone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 763 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Hills Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
308 students
Sandstone Middle School
Hermiston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
609 students
| Measure | Highland Hills Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon | Sandstone Middle School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 678 | #129 of 208 |
| National rank | #26355 of 50,301 | #10907 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 308 | 609 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.2% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 34% |
| city | Hermiston | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Hills Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 34.8).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.2% vs 92%).
- •Highland Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.6).
- •Sandstone Middle School is the larger school with 609 students compared with 308.
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 Hills Elementary School better than Sandstone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Hills Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 34.8 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 Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School?
About 763 m in a straight line, between Hermiston and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Hills Elementary School: 308. Sandstone Middle School: 609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Hills Elementary School and Sandstone Middle School rank in Oregon?
Highland Hills Elementary School is 238th of 678 and Sandstone Middle School is 129th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).