Kelso Elementary School vs Sandy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kelso Elementary School
Boring · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Sandy High School
Sandy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
| Measure | Kelso Elementary School Boring, Oregon | Sandy High School Sandy, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #189 of 678 | #70 of 215 |
| National rank | #24057 of 50,301 | #9092 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 350 | 1,420 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 1,420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34% |
| city | Boring | Sandy |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kelso Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 47.4).
- •Kelso Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Sandy High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Kelso Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60% vs 61.3%).
- •Kelso Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 24.5).
- •Sandy High School is the larger school with 1,420 students compared with 350.
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 Kelso Elementary School better than Sandy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Kelso Elementary School ranks higher (51.6 vs 47.4 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 Kelso Elementary School and Sandy High School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Boring and Sandy in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kelso Elementary School: 350. Sandy High School: 1,420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kelso Elementary School and Sandy High School rank in Oregon?
Kelso Elementary School is 189th of 678 and Sandy High School is 70th of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).