Periwinkle Elementary School vs South Shore Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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 Shore Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Periwinkle Elementary School Albany, Oregon | South Shore Elementary School Albany, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #543 of 678 | #591 of 678 |
| National rank | #40795 of 50,301 | #44309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 325 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Albany | Albany |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Periwinkle Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 20.9).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Periwinkle Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.6% vs 80.3%).
- •South Shore Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 21.7).
- •South Shore Elementary School is the larger school with 356 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 Shore Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Periwinkle Elementary School ranks higher (26.4 vs 20.9 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 Shore Elementary 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 Shore Elementary School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Periwinkle Elementary School and South Shore Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Periwinkle Elementary School is 543rd of 678 and South Shore Elementary School is 591st of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).