Kelly Creek Elementary School vs Sam Barlow High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelly Creek Elementary School
Gresham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,635 students
| Measure | Kelly Creek Elementary School Gresham, Oregon | Sam Barlow High School Gresham, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 678 | #171 of 215 |
| National rank | #30565 of 50,301 | #13647 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 368 | 1,635 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 1,635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 28% |
| city | Gresham | Gresham |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelly Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 28.6).
- •Kelly Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 28%).
- •Sam Barlow High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Sam Barlow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 81.8%).
- •Kelly Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 25.5).
- •Sam Barlow High School is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 368.
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 Kelly Creek Elementary School better than Sam Barlow High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelly Creek Elementary School ranks higher (42.1 vs 28.6 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 Kelly Creek Elementary School and Sam Barlow High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Gresham in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelly Creek Elementary School: 368. Sam Barlow High School: 1,635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelly Creek Elementary School and Sam Barlow High School rank in Oregon?
Kelly Creek Elementary School is 329th of 678 and Sam Barlow High School is 171st of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).