Jefferson High School vs Philomath High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 126 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson High School
Portland · Public high · Grades 9–12
456 students
Philomath High School
Philomath · Public high · Grades 9–12
453 students
| Measure | Jefferson High School Portland, Oregon | Philomath High School Philomath, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 215 | #15 of 215 |
| National rank | #14123 of 16,910 | #4711 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 456 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 52% |
| city | Portland | Philomath |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Philomath High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 26.3).
- •Philomath High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Philomath High School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 42%).
- •Philomath High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49% vs 98.7%).
- •Jefferson High School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 17.4).
- •Jefferson High School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 453.
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 Jefferson High School better than Philomath High School?
On the Success Index (US), Philomath High School ranks higher (64.3 vs 26.3 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 Jefferson High School and Philomath High School?
About 126 km in a straight line, between Portland and Philomath in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson High School: 456. Philomath High School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson High School and Philomath High School rank in Oregon?
Jefferson High School is 186th of 215 and Philomath High School is 15th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).