Sam Barlow High School vs Sweetbriar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 4.1 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
Sweetbriar Elementary School
Troutdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
| Measure | Sam Barlow High School Gresham, Oregon | Sweetbriar Elementary School Troutdale, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 215 | #509 of 678 |
| National rank | #13647 of 16,910 | #39231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,635 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 1,635 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.5% | 105.3% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| city | Gresham | Troutdale |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.6 vs 29.0).
- •Sweetbriar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Sam Barlow High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Sam Barlow High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 105.3%).
- •Sweetbriar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 25.5).
- •Sam Barlow High School is the larger school with 1,635 students compared with 262.
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 Sweetbriar Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sam Barlow High School and Sweetbriar Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gresham and Troutdale in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sam Barlow High School: 1,635. Sweetbriar Elementary School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sam Barlow High School and Sweetbriar Elementary School rank in Oregon?
Sam Barlow High School is 171st of 215 and Sweetbriar Elementary School is 509th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).