Curry County Schools & Education
Curry County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
79.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
79.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,922
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
36/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#24
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Curry County
Measured School Summary
Curry County faces educational challenges with a school score of 36/100 and a graduation rate of 79.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,922 per pupil, Curry County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 13% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 0% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Curry 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
7 public schools and 3 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
36/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #24 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
79.5%
2.8 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,922
roughly matches the state average
School coverage
7
3 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
Curry County has 7 public schools across 3 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 Curry 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
Curry 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
#24
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 5 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.
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
Elementary to high school visible
1,404 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Central Curry SD 1
Elementary and high visible
433 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
Elementary and high visible
225 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Curry County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Curry County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Curry 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.
Small-Town Coastal Schooling
Curry County's education landscape consists of just seven public schools across three districts, serving 2,062 students. The infrastructure is focused on three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
Brookings-Harbor Dominates Enrollment
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C is the largest district by far, serving 1,404 of the county's 2,062 students. Unlike many neighboring counties, Curry County currently has no charter schools, relying entirely on traditional public districts.
Small Schools in a Town Setting
Five of the seven schools are located in town settings, while two serve rural populations. The average school size is 295 students, though Kalmiopsis Elementary is a notable outlier with 615 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
7
in Curry County
Reported Enrollment
2,062
7 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Curry County
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
Central Curry SD 1
Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
7 Public Schools in Curry 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 7 of 7 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalmiopsis Elementary School | Record | Brookings-Harbor SD 17C | Brookings, 97415Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 615 |
| Brookings-Harbor High School | Record | Brookings-Harbor SD 17C | Brookings, 97415Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 448 |
| Azalea Middle School | Record | Brookings-Harbor SD 17C | Brookings, 97415Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 341 |
| Riley Creek Elementary School | Record | Central Curry SD 1 | Gold Beach, 97444Town: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 310 |
| Driftwood Elementary School | Record | Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ | Port Orford, 97465Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 169 |
| Gold Beach High School | Record | Central Curry SD 1 | Gold Beach, 97444Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 123 |
| Pacific High School | Record | Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ | Port Orford, 97465Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 56 |
Kalmiopsis Elementary School
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
Brookings, 97415 / Town: Remote
Brookings-Harbor High School
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
Brookings, 97415 / Town: Remote
Azalea Middle School
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C
Brookings, 97415 / Town: Remote
Riley Creek Elementary School
Central Curry SD 1
Gold Beach, 97444 / Town: Remote
Driftwood Elementary School
Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
Port Orford, 97465 / Rural: Remote
Pacific High School
Port Orford-Langlois SD 2CJ
Port Orford, 97465 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,922
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Curry County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Curry County, Oregon?
Curry County's education landscape consists of just seven public schools across three districts, serving 2,062 students. The infrastructure is focused on three elementary schools, one middle school, and three high schools.
What are the major school districts in Curry County, Oregon?
Brookings-Harbor SD 17C is the largest district by far, serving 1,404 of the county's 2,062 students. Unlike many neighboring counties, Curry County currently has no charter schools, relying entirely on traditional public districts.
What is the school experience like in Curry County?
Five of the seven schools are located in town settings, while two serve rural populations. The average school size is 295 students, though Kalmiopsis Elementary is a notable outlier with 615 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.