Sam Barlow High School vs Sandy High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Oregon, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sam Barlow High School
Gresham · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,635 students
Sandy High School
Sandy · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,420 students
| Measure | Sam Barlow High School Gresham, Oregon | Sandy High School Sandy, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 215 | #70 of 215 |
| National rank | #13647 of 16,910 | #9092 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,635 | 1,420 |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | 1,420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 24.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Gresham | Sandy |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 28.6).
- •Sandy High School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Sandy High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 51%).
- •Sandy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 81.5%).
- •Sandy High School does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 25.5).
- •Sam Barlow High School is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 1,420.
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 Sam Barlow High School better than Sandy High School?
On the Success Index (US), Sandy High School ranks higher (47.4 vs 28.6 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 Sam Barlow High School and Sandy High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Sandy in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Barlow High School: 1,635. Sandy High School: 1,420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Barlow High School and Sandy High School rank in Oregon?
Sam Barlow High School is 171st of 215 and Sandy High School is 70th of 215 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).