Clatsop County Schools & Education
Clatsop County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
84.4%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.4%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$8,646
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
48/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#13
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Clatsop County
Measured School Summary
Clatsop County has midrange measured school signals (score: 48/100) with a graduation rate of 84.4%, which warrants review in official state and district records.
Funding Context
Clatsop County spends $8,646 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.1 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 10% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Clatsop 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
15 public schools and 5 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
48/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #13 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
84.4%
2.1 pts above the state average
Funding context
$8,646
$760 above the state average
School coverage
15
5 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
Clatsop County has 15 public schools across 5 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.
What Clatsop 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.
Mixed school landscape
Clatsop County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.
State position
#13
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 7 points above the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% 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.
Astoria SD 1
Elementary to high school visible
1,797 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Seaside SD 10
Elementary to high school visible
1,486 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Elementary to high school visible
983 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Knappa SD 4
Elementary and high visible
453 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Astoria SD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 4 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 Clatsop County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Clatsop 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?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Clatsop County, Oregon
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Coastal Education Community
Clatsop County serves 4,853 students through a network of 15 public schools and five districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools and five high schools, catering to the unique needs of the Oregon coast.
Astoria and Seaside Districts
Astoria SD 1 is the largest district with 1,797 students, followed by Seaside SD 10 with 1,486. Charter schools are rare here, with only one school representing less than 7% of the total public options.
Small Schools in Rural Settings
Ten of the county's 15 schools are in rural locales, providing a quiet, focused learning environment. The average school size is a manageable 324 students, with Astoria Senior High being the largest campus at 631 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Clatsop County
Reported Enrollment
4,853
15 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Clatsop County
Astoria SD 1
Seaside SD 10
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Knappa SD 4
Jewell SD 8
15 Public Schools in Clatsop County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astoria Senior High School | Record | Astoria SD 1 | Astoria, 97103Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 631 |
| Pacific Ridge Elementary School | Record | Seaside SD 10 | Seaside, 97138Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 597 |
| Seaside High School | Record | Seaside SD 10 | Seaside, 97138Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 453 |
| Warrenton Grade School | Record | Warrenton-Hammond SD 30 | Warrenton, 97146Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 449 |
| Astoria Middle School | Record | Astoria SD 1 | Astoria, 97103Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 417 |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary School | Record | Astoria SD 1 | Astoria, 97103Rural: Fringe | 3–5 | Primary | 402 |
| Seaside Middle School | Record | Seaside SD 10 | Seaside, 97138Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 392 |
| Astor Elementary School | Record | Astoria SD 1 | Astoria, 97103Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 347 |
| Hilda Lahti Elementary School | Record | Knappa SD 4 | Astoria, 97103Rural: Distant | KG–8 | Primary | 311 |
| Warrenton High School | Record | Warrenton-Hammond SD 30 | Warrenton, 97146Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 275 |
| Warrenton Middle School | Record | Warrenton-Hammond SD 30 | Warrenton, 97146Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 244 |
| Knappa High School | Record | Knappa SD 4 | Astoria, 97103Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 142 |
| Jewell School | Record | Jewell SD 8 | Seaside, 97138Rural: Remote | PK–12 | Other | 134 |
| The Cannon Beach Academy | Record | Seaside SD 10 | Cannon Beach, 97110Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Charter | 44 |
| Warrior Academy | Record | Warrenton-Hammond SD 30 | Warrenton, 97146Town: Remote | 6–12 | Alternative | 15 |
Pacific Ridge Elementary School
Seaside SD 10
Seaside, 97138 / Rural: Fringe
Warrenton Grade School
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Warrenton, 97146 / Town: Remote
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Astoria SD 1
Astoria, 97103 / Rural: Fringe
Hilda Lahti Elementary School
Knappa SD 4
Astoria, 97103 / Rural: Distant
Warrenton High School
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Warrenton, 97146 / Rural: Fringe
Warrenton Middle School
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Warrenton, 97146 / Rural: Fringe
The Cannon Beach Academy
Seaside SD 10
Cannon Beach, 97110 / Rural: Distant
Warrior Academy
Warrenton-Hammond SD 30
Warrenton, 97146 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$8,646
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Clatsop County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Clatsop County, Oregon?
Clatsop County serves 4,853 students through a network of 15 public schools and five districts. The infrastructure includes six elementary schools and five high schools, catering to the unique needs of the Oregon coast.
What are the major school districts in Clatsop County, Oregon?
Astoria SD 1 is the largest district with 1,797 students, followed by Seaside SD 10 with 1,486. Charter schools are rare here, with only one school representing less than 7% of the total public options.
What is the school experience like in Clatsop County?
Ten of the county's 15 schools are in rural locales, providing a quiet, focused learning environment. The average school size is a manageable 324 students, with Astoria Senior High being the largest campus at 631 students.
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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.