Orchard Hill Elementary School vs The Valley School of Southern Oregon
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Hill Elementary School
Medford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
273 students
The Valley School of Southern Oregon
Medford · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
127 students
| Measure | Orchard Hill Elementary School Medford, Oregon | The Valley School of Southern Oregon Medford, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #540 of 678 | #10 of 208 |
| National rank | #40671 of 50,301 | #2416 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 273 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 42.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Medford | Medford |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Valley School of Southern Oregon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 26.6).
- •The Valley School of Southern Oregon does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •The Valley School of Southern Oregon does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 42.3).
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 127.
- •Orchard Hill Elementary School is a public school while The Valley School of Southern Oregon is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Orchard Hill Elementary School better than The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
On the Success Index (US), The Valley School of Southern Oregon ranks higher (74.7 vs 26.6 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 Orchard Hill Elementary School and The Valley School of Southern Oregon?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Medford and Medford in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Hill Elementary School: 273. The Valley School of Southern Oregon: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Hill Elementary School and The Valley School of Southern Oregon rank in Oregon?
Orchard Hill Elementary School is 540th of 678 and The Valley School of Southern Oregon is 10th of 208 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).