J W Poynter Middle School vs Jackson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J W Poynter Middle School
Hillsboro · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
Jackson Elementary School
Hillsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
382 students
| Measure | J W Poynter Middle School Hillsboro, Oregon | Jackson Elementary School Hillsboro, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 208 | #108 of 678 |
| National rank | #10063 of 15,369 | #17431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 703 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 64% |
| city | Hillsboro | Hillsboro |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jackson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 38.9).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64% vs 39%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 51%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Jackson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 22.0).
- •J W Poynter Middle School is the larger school with 703 students compared with 382.
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 J W Poynter Middle School better than Jackson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jackson Elementary School ranks higher (61.1 vs 38.9 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 J W Poynter Middle School and Jackson Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hillsboro and Hillsboro in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J W Poynter Middle School: 703. Jackson Elementary School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J W Poynter Middle School and Jackson Elementary School rank in Oregon?
J W Poynter Middle School is 109th of 208 and Jackson Elementary School is 108th of 678 among middle schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).