Can I use Clackamas County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Clackamas County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Clackamas County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Clackamas County?

Start with the 115 listed public schools and 12 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Clackamas County Schools & Education

Name: Clackamas County, Oregon Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Clackamas County, Oregon

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

89.2%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

89.2%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$7,351

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,886

School Score

47/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 41/100

State Score Position

#16

of 36 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Clackamas County

Measured School Summary

Clackamas County performs at an average level with a school score of 47/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.2%.

Funding Context

At $7,351 per pupil, Clackamas County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 14% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 6.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Clackamas County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

115 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

47/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #16 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.

Completion

89.2%

6.9 pts above the state average

Funding context

$7,351

$535 below the state average

School coverage

115

12 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Clackamas County has 115 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Clackamas County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Large multi-district county

Clackamas County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.

State position

#16

of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 6 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 99% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

North Clackamas SD 12

Elementary to high school visible

16,378 students

Elementary 19Middle 4High 7Other 1

31 listed schools in this county slice.

West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

Elementary to high school visible

9,048 students

Elementary 9Middle 5High 2Other 0

16 listed schools in this county slice.

Oregon City SD 62

Elementary to high school visible

7,239 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 3Other 2

14 listed schools in this county slice.

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Elementary to high school visible

6,810 students

Elementary 7Middle 2High 3Other 0

12 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

North Clackamas SD 12 is the largest listed district slice, with 31 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Clackamas County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clackamas County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Which schools are missing enrollment or ratio fields, and does the district publish a newer local profile than the NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data?

Data Story

Clackamas County Graduation Rate Outpaces State and National Benchmarks

Education data brief for Clackamas County, Oregon.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorPublished Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Lead metric:Graduation rate

Clackamas County reports a graduation rate of 89.2%, outperforming the Oregon state average of 82.3% and the national average of 87.0%. This county manages a large student population of 57,395 across 12 school districts. North Clackamas SD 12 is the largest district, serving 16,378 students across 31 schools. High schools in the area are notably large; Oregon City Senior High School and West Linn High School both enroll over 1,900 students. The county’s per-pupil expenditure is $7,351, which is lower than the state average of $7,886 and the national average of $13,000. The composite school score for the county is 46.9, placing it above the state average of 41.0 but below the national median of 50.0. Most schools in the county are located in suburban areas, accounting for 77 of the 115 total schools. See the NCES Common Core of Data for school-level records.

Sources

NCES Common Core of Data
U.S. Census Bureau ACS

School Overview

Total Schools

115

in Clackamas County

Reported Enrollment

57,395

114 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary67

Middle21

High21

Other6

12 School Districts in Clackamas County

North Clackamas SD 12

Gresham-Barlow SD 10J

West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

Oregon City SD 62

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Oregon Trail SD 46

Canby SD 86

Silver Falls SD 4J

Estacada SD 108

5 schools

3,090 students

Molalla River SD 35

7 schools

2,552 students

115 Public Schools in Clackamas County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 12 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Clackamas County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Oregon City Senior High School	Profile	Oregon City SD 62	Oregon City, 97045Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,931
West Linn High School	Profile	West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J	West Linn, 97068Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,905
Sandy High School	Profile	Oregon Trail SD 46	Sandy, 97055Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,440
Canby High School	Profile	Canby SD 86	Canby, 97013Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,393
Adrienne C. Nelson High School	Profile	North Clackamas SD 12	Happy Valley, 97015Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,382
Wilsonville High School	Profile	West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J	Wilsonville, 97070Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,269
Lake Oswego Senior High School	Profile	Lake Oswego SD 7J	Lake Oswego, 97034Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,245
Lakeridge High School	Profile	Lake Oswego SD 7J	Lake Oswego, 97034Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,234
Clackamas High School	Profile	North Clackamas SD 12	Clackamas, 97015Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,224
Summit Learning Charter	Profile	Estacada SD 108	Eagle Creek, 97022Rural: Fringe	KG–12	Charter	1,181
Putnam High School	Profile	North Clackamas SD 12	Milwaukie, 97267Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,106
Happy Valley Middle School	Profile	North Clackamas SD 12	Happy Valley, 97086Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,021
Milwaukie High School	Record	North Clackamas SD 12	Milwaukie, 97222Suburb: Large	9–12	High	904
Rock Creek Middle School	Record	North Clackamas SD 12	Clackamas, 97015Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	902
Alder Creek Middle School	Record	North Clackamas SD 12	Milwaukie, 97267Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	846
Lakeridge Middle School	Record	Lake Oswego SD 7J	Lake Oswego, 97035Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	838
Lake Oswego Middle School	Record	Lake Oswego SD 7J	Lake Oswego, 97034Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	824
Molalla High School	Record	Molalla River SD 35	Molalla, 97038Town: Fringe	9–12	High	763
Rosemont Ridge Middle School	Record	West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J	West Linn, 97068Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	752
Rowe Middle School	Record	North Clackamas SD 12	Milwaukie, 97222Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	722

Oregon City Senior High School

Oregon City SD 62

Oregon City, 97045 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,931 students

West Linn High School

West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

West Linn, 97068 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,905 students

Sandy High School

Oregon Trail SD 46

Sandy, 97055 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,440 students

Canby High School

Canby SD 86

Canby, 97013 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,393 students

Adrienne C. Nelson High School

North Clackamas SD 12

Happy Valley, 97015 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,382 students

Wilsonville High School

West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

Wilsonville, 97070 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,269 students

Lake Oswego Senior High School

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Lake Oswego, 97034 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,245 students

Lakeridge High School

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Lake Oswego, 97034 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,234 students

Clackamas High School

North Clackamas SD 12

Clackamas, 97015 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,224 students

Summit Learning Charter

Estacada SD 108

Eagle Creek, 97022 / Rural: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,181 students

Putnam High School

North Clackamas SD 12

Milwaukie, 97267 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,106 students

Happy Valley Middle School

North Clackamas SD 12

Happy Valley, 97086 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,021 students

Milwaukie High School

North Clackamas SD 12

Milwaukie, 97222 / Suburb: Large

Record9–12High904 students

Rock Creek Middle School

North Clackamas SD 12

Clackamas, 97015 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle902 students

Alder Creek Middle School

North Clackamas SD 12

Milwaukie, 97267 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle846 students

Lakeridge Middle School

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Lake Oswego, 97035 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle838 students

Lake Oswego Middle School

Lake Oswego SD 7J

Lake Oswego, 97034 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle824 students

Molalla High School

Molalla River SD 35

Molalla, 97038 / Town: Fringe

Record9–12High763 students

Rosemont Ridge Middle School

West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J

West Linn, 97068 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle752 students

Rowe Middle School

North Clackamas SD 12

Milwaukie, 97222 / Suburb: Large

Record6–8Middle722 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$7,351

State avg $7,886

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oregon counties have the highest graduation rates?

Hood River County (92.0%), Morrow County (91.8%), and Lake County (91.0%) currently lead Oregon among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Oregon?

Across Oregon counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,886. The highest current county values are Wallowa County ($10,680), Gilliam County ($10,676), and Grant County ($10,655). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Clackamas County?

Clackamas County has a school score of 47/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Clackamas County?

The high school graduation rate in Clackamas County is 89.2%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Clackamas County spend per student?

Clackamas County spends $7,351 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Jul 7, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

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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