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Coos County Schools & Education

School Score

2/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

66.8%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

66.8%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$5,291

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,886

School Score

2/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 41/100

State Score Position

#35

of 36 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Coos County

Measured School Summary

Coos County faces educational challenges with a school score of 2/100 and a graduation rate of 66.8%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $5,291 per pupil, Coos County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 96% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 15.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 33% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Coos 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

27 public schools and 7 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

2/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #35 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.

Completion

66.8%

15.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$5,291

$2,595 below the state average

School coverage

27

7 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Coos County has 27 public schools across 7 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.

Parent decision brief

What Coos 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.

Review-carefully county

Coos County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.

State position

#35

of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 39 points below 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.

North Bend SD 13

Elementary to high school visible

3,452 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Coos Bay SD 9

Elementary to high school visible

3,029 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 2Other 1

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Coquille SD 8

Elementary and high visible

1,228 students

Elementary 3Middle 0High 2Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Bandon SD 54

Elementary to high school visible

671 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Coos Bay SD 9 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Coos County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coos 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 Coos 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.

Extensive Coastal District Network

Coos County supports 9,035 students through 27 public schools and seven distinct school districts. This infrastructure includes 13 elementary schools and eight high schools, reflecting a distributed population along the coast.

North Bend and Coos Bay

North Bend SD 13 is the largest district by enrollment with 3,452 students, followed by Coos Bay SD 9 with 3,029. Three charter schools operate in the county, including the large Evergreen Virtual Academy which serves 1,295 students.

Town Locales and Virtual Options

The majority of the 27 schools are located in town settings, making schools central to community life. While the average school size is 348 students, virtual charter options provide a significant alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar campuses.

School Overview

Total Schools

27

in Coos County

Reported Enrollment

9,035

27 schools reporting

School Districts

7

districts

Charter Schools

3

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle3
High8
Other3

7 School Districts in Coos County

North Bend SD 13

Guide
5 schools
3,452 students
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Coos Bay SD 9

9 schools
3,029 students

Coquille SD 8

5 schools
1,228 students

Bandon SD 54

3 schools
671 students

Myrtle Point SD 41

2 schools
528 students

Powers SD 31

2 schools
127 students

South Coast ESD

1 school
0 students

27 Public Schools in Coos County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 27 matching schools

Evergreen Virtual Academy

North Bend SD 13

North Bend, 97459 / Town: Remote

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual1,295 students

Marshfield Senior High School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High835 students

North Bend Senior High School

North Bend SD 13

North Bend, 97459 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High731 students

North Bend Middle School

North Bend SD 13

North Bend, 97459 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle494 students

Hillcrest Elementary School

North Bend SD 13

North Bend, 97459 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary489 students

Millicoma School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary485 students

North Bay Elementary School

North Bend SD 13

North Bend, 97459 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–5Primary443 students

Marshfield Junior High

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

Record7–8Middle436 students

Coquille Junior Senior High

Coquille SD 8

Coquille, 97423 / Town: Remote

Record7–12High366 students

Sunset School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

Record3–6Primary360 students

Coquille Valley Elementary

Coquille SD 8

Coquille, 97423 / Town: Remote

Record2–6Primary333 students

Eastside School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary315 students

Myrtle Crest School

Myrtle Point SD 41

Myrtle Point, 97458 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary302 students

Winter Lakes High

Coquille SD 8

Coquille, 97423 / Town: Remote

Record8–12Alternative301 students

Madison Elementary School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–2Primary295 students

Ocean Crest Elementary School

Bandon SD 54

Bandon, 97411 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–4Primary259 students

Myrtle Point High School

Myrtle Point SD 41

Myrtle Point, 97458 / Rural: Distant

Record7–12High226 students

Harbor Lights Middle School

Bandon SD 54

Bandon, 97411 / Town: Remote

Record5–8Middle207 students

Bandon Senior High School

Bandon SD 54

Bandon, 97411 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High205 students

Lighthouse Charter School

Coos Bay SD 9

Coos Bay, 97420 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter200 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$5,291

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 Coos County?
Coos County has a school score of 2/100, which is a lower 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 Coos County?
The high school graduation rate in Coos County is 66.8%, which is below 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 Coos County spend per student?
Coos County spends $5,291 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Coos County, Oregon — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Coos County, Oregon?

Coos County supports 9,035 students through 27 public schools and seven distinct school districts. This infrastructure includes 13 elementary schools and eight high schools, reflecting a distributed population along the coast.

What are the major school districts in Coos County, Oregon?

North Bend SD 13 is the largest district by enrollment with 3,452 students, followed by Coos Bay SD 9 with 3,029. Three charter schools operate in the county, including the large Evergreen Virtual Academy which serves 1,295 students.

What is the school experience like in Coos County?

The majority of the 27 schools are located in town settings, making schools central to community life. While the average school size is 348 students, virtual charter options provide a significant alternative to traditional brick-and-mortar campuses.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed 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.