Deschutes County Schools & Education
Deschutes County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
86.9%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,137
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#22
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Deschutes County
Measured School Summary
Deschutes County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 86.9%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,137 per pupil, Deschutes County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 10% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 4.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Deschutes 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
53 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #22 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
86.9%
4.6 pts above the state average
Funding context
$7,137
$749 below the state average
School coverage
53
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
Deschutes County has 53 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 Deschutes 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.
Dominant-district county
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 carries most of the listed public-school system, with 35 of 53 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#22
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 4 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.
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Elementary to high school visible
17,007 students
35 listed schools in this county slice.
Redmond SD 2J
Elementary to high school visible
6,921 students
13 listed schools in this county slice.
Sisters SD 6
Elementary to high school visible
1,151 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 is the largest listed district slice, with 35 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 Deschutes County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Deschutes 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 Deschutes 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.
A Growing Network of 53 Public Schools
Deschutes County supports a robust educational infrastructure consisting of 53 public schools across three districts. This network serves 25,834 students through 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 10 high schools.
Bend-LaPine Leads Regional Education
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 is the largest district by far, educating 17,007 students across 35 schools. The county also offers educational choice through four charter schools, which make up 7.5% of the total school count.
From Urban Hubs to Rural Outposts
The county features a diverse locale mix with 24 schools in city settings and 18 in rural areas. While the average school size is 487 students, Summit High School serves as the largest campus with 1,444 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
53
in Deschutes County
Reported Enrollment
25,834
53 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
4
8% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Deschutes County
53 Public Schools in Deschutes County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 53 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summit High School | Profile | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,444 |
| Bend Senior High School | Profile | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,330 |
| Mountain View Senior High School | Profile | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,221 |
| Caldera High School | Profile | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97702City: Small | 9–11 | Other | 939 |
| Redmond High School | Profile | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 936 |
| Redmond Proficiency Academy | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | 6–12 | Charter | 891 |
| Ridgeview High School | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 870 |
| Oregon Family School | Record | Harney County SD 4 | Crane, 97732Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 746 |
| Elton Gregory Middle School | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 709 |
| Pilot Butte Middle School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 686 |
| High Desert Middle School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97702Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 677 |
| Cascade Middle School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97702City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 614 |
| Pacific Crest Middle School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 609 |
| Obsidian Middle School | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 591 |
| Sky View Middle School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 586 |
| Pine Ridge Elementary | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97702City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 525 |
| Bear Creek Elementary School | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97702City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 510 |
| William E Miller Elementary | Record | Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 | Bend, 97701Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 509 |
| Tom McCall Elementary School | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 478 |
| Sage Elementary School | Record | Redmond SD 2J | Redmond, 97756Town: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 475 |
Summit High School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / City: Small
Bend Senior High School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / City: Small
Mountain View Senior High School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / City: Small
Caldera High School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97702 / City: Small
Redmond High School
Redmond SD 2J
Redmond, 97756 / Town: Distant
Pilot Butte Middle School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / City: Small
High Desert Middle School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97702 / Rural: Fringe
Cascade Middle School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97702 / City: Small
Pacific Crest Middle School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / Rural: Fringe
Sky View Middle School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / City: Small
Pine Ridge Elementary
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97702 / City: Small
Bear Creek Elementary School
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97702 / City: Small
William E Miller Elementary
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1
Bend, 97701 / Rural: Fringe
Tom McCall Elementary School
Redmond SD 2J
Redmond, 97756 / Town: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,137
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Deschutes County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Deschutes County, Oregon?
Deschutes County supports a robust educational infrastructure consisting of 53 public schools across three districts. This network serves 25,834 students through 31 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and 10 high schools.
What are the major school districts in Deschutes County, Oregon?
Bend-LaPine Administrative SD 1 is the largest district by far, educating 17,007 students across 35 schools. The county also offers educational choice through four charter schools, which make up 7.5% of the total school count.
What is the school experience like in Deschutes County?
The county features a diverse locale mix with 24 schools in city settings and 18 in rural areas. While the average school size is 487 students, Summit High School serves as the largest campus with 1,444 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.