Harney County Schools & Education
Harney County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
88.1%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$3,412
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
20/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#32
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Harney County
Measured School Summary
Harney County faces educational challenges with a school score of 20/100 and a graduation rate of 88.1%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $3,412 per pupil, Harney County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 51% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 5.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 57% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Harney 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 10 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
20/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #32 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
88.1%
5.8 pts above the state average
Funding context
$3,412
$4,474 below the state average
School coverage
15
10 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
Harney County has 15 public schools across 10 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 Harney 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
Harney 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
#32
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 21 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.
Harney County Union High SD 1J
High school only in this slice
981 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
Harney County SD 3
Elementary to high school visible
742 students
4 listed schools in this county slice.
Harney County SD 4
Elementary school only in this slice
168 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Diamond SD 7
Elementary school only in this slice
11 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Harney County SD 3 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 Harney County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Harney 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 Harney 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 Diverse 15-School System
Harney County manages 15 public schools across 10 school districts, serving 1,946 students. The infrastructure is primarily elementary-focused, with nine primary schools and three high schools supporting the region.
Exceptional Graduation Rates
The county achieves an 88.1% graduation rate, surpassing both the state average of 82.3% and the national benchmark of 87%. While per-pupil spending is reported at a lower $3,412, the county still maintains a graduation-focused culture.
Harney County Union High Leads
Harney County Union High SD 1J is the largest district, educating 981 students across two schools. The county features one charter school, Silvies River, which alone serves nearly 900 students across multiple grades.
Personal Learning in Small Settings
Eleven of the county's 15 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining four in town locales. Most schools are very small, contributing to an average enrollment of just 130 students per campus.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Harney County
Reported Enrollment
1,946
15 schools reporting
School Districts
10
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
10 School Districts in Harney County
Harney County Union High SD 1J
Harney County SD 4
Harney County SD 3
Diamond SD 7
Drewsey SD 13
South Harney SD 33
Frenchglen SD 16
Double O SD 28
Pine Creek SD 5
Suntex SD 10
15 Public Schools in Harney 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silvies River Charter School | Record | Harney County Union High SD 1J | Crane, 97732Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 896 |
| Henry L Slater Elementary School | Record | Harney County SD 3 | Burns, 97720Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 352 |
| Burns High School | Record | Harney County SD 3 | Burns, 97720Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 219 |
| Crane Elementary School | Record | Harney County SD 4 | Crane, 97732Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 168 |
| Hines Middle School | Record | Harney County SD 3 | Hines, 97738Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 164 |
| Crane Union High School | Record | Harney County Union High SD 1J | Crane, 97732Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 85 |
| Monroe School | Record | ODE YCEP District | Burns, 97720Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 12 |
| Diamond Elementary School | Record | Diamond SD 7 | Diamond, 97722Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 11 |
| Drewsey Elementary School | Record | Drewsey SD 13 | Drewsey, 97904Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 10 |
| Fields Elementary School | Record | South Harney SD 33 | Fields, 97710Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 8 |
| Burns High Desert Academy | Record | Harney County SD 3 | Burns, 97720Town: Remote | KG–12 | Alternative | 7 |
| Frenchglen Elementary School | Record | Frenchglen SD 16 | Frenchglen, 97736Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 6 |
| Double O Elementary School | Record | Double O SD 28 | Hines, 97738Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 3 |
| Pine Creek Elementary School | Record | Pine Creek SD 5 | Drewsey, 97904Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 3 |
| Suntex Elementary School | Record | Suntex SD 10 | Riley, 97758Rural: Remote | KG–8 | Primary | 2 |
Silvies River Charter School
Harney County Union High SD 1J
Crane, 97732 / Rural: Remote
Henry L Slater Elementary School
Harney County SD 3
Burns, 97720 / Town: Remote
Crane Union High School
Harney County Union High SD 1J
Crane, 97732 / Rural: Remote
Burns High Desert Academy
Harney County SD 3
Burns, 97720 / Town: Remote
Frenchglen Elementary School
Frenchglen SD 16
Frenchglen, 97736 / Rural: Remote
Pine Creek Elementary School
Pine Creek SD 5
Drewsey, 97904 / Rural: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$3,412
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Harney County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Harney County, Oregon?
Harney County manages 15 public schools across 10 school districts, serving 1,946 students. The infrastructure is primarily elementary-focused, with nine primary schools and three high schools supporting the region.
How do schools in Harney County perform academically?
The county achieves an 88.1% graduation rate, surpassing both the state average of 82.3% and the national benchmark of 87%. While per-pupil spending is reported at a lower $3,412, the county still maintains a graduation-focused culture.
What are the major school districts in Harney County, Oregon?
Harney County Union High SD 1J is the largest district, educating 981 students across two schools. The county features one charter school, Silvies River, which alone serves nearly 900 students across multiple grades.
What is the school experience like in Harney County?
Eleven of the county's 15 schools are in rural settings, with the remaining four in town locales. Most schools are very small, contributing to an average enrollment of just 130 students per campus.
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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.