Rocky Heights Elementary School vs Sunset Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Oregon, United States, 854 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students
Sunset Elementary School
Hermiston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Rocky Heights Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon | Sunset Elementary School Hermiston, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 678 | #410 of 678 |
| National rank | #27257 of 50,301 | #35125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 442 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 92.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Hermiston | Hermiston |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 35.3).
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 45%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.1% vs 92.8%).
- •Sunset Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.3).
- •Rocky Heights Elementary School is the larger school with 442 students compared with 378.
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 Rocky Heights Elementary School better than Sunset Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Heights Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 35.3 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 Rocky Heights Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School?
About 854 m in a straight line, between Hermiston and Hermiston in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rocky Heights Elementary School: 442. Sunset Elementary School: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rocky Heights Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Rocky Heights Elementary School is 255th of 678 and Sunset Elementary School is 410th of 678 among elementary schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).