McKay Creek Elementary School vs Pendleton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKay Creek Elementary School
Pendleton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
265 students
Pendleton High School
Pendleton · Public high · Grades 9–12
763 students
| Measure | McKay Creek Elementary School Pendleton, Oregon | Pendleton High School Pendleton, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 678 | #142 of 215 |
| National rank | #31221 of 50,301 | #12205 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 265 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 265 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 96.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Pendleton | Pendleton |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKay Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 35.0).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Pendleton High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 96.3%).
- •McKay Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 20.1).
- •Pendleton High School is the larger school with 763 students compared with 265.
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 McKay Creek Elementary School better than Pendleton High School?
On the Success Index (US), McKay Creek Elementary School ranks higher (41.1 vs 35.0 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 McKay Creek Elementary School and Pendleton High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Pendleton and Pendleton in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKay Creek Elementary School: 265. Pendleton High School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKay Creek Elementary School and Pendleton High School rank in Oregon?
McKay Creek Elementary School is 344th of 678 and Pendleton High School is 142nd of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).