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Oregon Schools & Education

School quality and education data for all 36 counties.

Avg Graduation Rate

82.3%

Avg Per-Pupil Spending

$7,886

Avg School Score

41/100

Total Schools

1,286

205 districts

State Overview

About Schools in Oregon

Oregon trails national averages in graduation and funding

Oregon's 82.3% graduation rate falls nearly five percentage points below the national average of 87.0%. The state also invests significantly less in its classrooms, spending just $7,886 per pupil compared to the national benchmark of $13,000.

Massive performance gaps across 36 Oregon counties

School quality varies dramatically across the state's 36 counties, with scores ranging from a high of 61.0 to a low of 19.2. While the state average score of 51.4 sits slightly above the national median, graduation rates fluctuate from 92.0% in top districts to a staggering low of 33.6% in others.

Low spending meets inconsistent educational returns

With a statewide average expenditure of $7,886, Oregon struggles to achieve high-tier graduation outcomes compared to better-funded states. Individual counties like Baker operate on as little as $3,289 per student, highlighting a lean funding model that rarely mirrors the national $13,000 average.

Hood River, Lake, and Sherman lead the state

Hood River County earns the top school score of 61.0 by maintaining a state-best 92.0% graduation rate. Lake and Sherman counties follow closely with scores above 60.0, both benefiting from per-pupil investments that exceed $10,000.

A state of extremes in public education

Oregon offers high-performing pockets in counties like Hood River and Lake, but the state's overall 82.3% graduation rate remains a concern. Families seeking the best results should target districts where spending aligns closer to $10,000 per student to ensure outcomes that beat the national median.

All Oregon Counties

CountySchool Score
Hood River County77/100
Lake County73/100
Morrow County72/100
Sherman County70/100
Tillamook County60/100
Grant County59/100
Malheur County57/100
Jefferson County55/100
Union County54/100
Washington County53/100
Wallowa County51/100
Benton County48/100
Clatsop County48/100
Gilliam County48/100
Yamhill County48/100
Clackamas County47/100
Polk County43/100
Umatilla County42/100
Marion County39/100
Multnomah County38/100
Josephine County37/100
Deschutes County37/100
Wasco County36/100
Curry County36/100
Columbia County33/100
Klamath County32/100
Jackson County31/100
Douglas County31/100
Lane County29/100
Crook County28/100
Lincoln County28/100
Harney County20/100
Linn County12/100
Baker County10/100
Coos County2/100
Wheeler County0/100

— = data pending from NCES pipeline.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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