Periwinkle Elementary School vs South Albany High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Periwinkle Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
South Albany High School
Albany · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,466 students
| Measure | Periwinkle Elementary School Albany, Oregon | South Albany High School Albany, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 678 | #133 of 215 |
| National rank | #40795 of 50,301 | #11854 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 325 | 1,466 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 1,466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Albany High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 26.4).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •South Albany High School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 41%).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 77.4%).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.2).
- •South Albany High School is the larger school with 1,466 students compared with 325.
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 Periwinkle Elementary School better than South Albany High School?
On the Success Index (US), South Albany High School ranks higher (36.5 vs 26.4 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 Periwinkle Elementary School and South Albany High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Albany and Albany in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Periwinkle Elementary School: 325. South Albany High School: 1,466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Periwinkle Elementary School and South Albany High School rank in Oregon?
Periwinkle Elementary School is 543rd of 678 and South Albany High School is 133rd of 215 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).