Hood River County Schools & Education
Hood River County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Higher Signal
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
92.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,969
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
77/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#1
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Hood River County
Measured School Summary
Hood River County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 77/100 and a graduation rate of 92.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.
Funding Context
Hood River County spends $9,969 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 87% above the Oregon average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 9.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 26% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Hood River 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
8 public schools and 1 district 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
77/100
Higher measured signal. Ranks #1 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
92.0%
9.7 pts above the state average
Funding context
$9,969
$2,083 above the state average
School coverage
8
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Hood River County has 8 public schools across 1 district, 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 Hood River 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.
Small-system county
Hood River County has a compact public-school footprint. A single school change, boundary rule, or district update can move the lived experience more than the county score suggests.
State position
#1
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 36 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.
Hood River County SD
Elementary to high school visible
3,605 students
8 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Hood River County SD is the largest listed district slice, with 8 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 Hood River County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
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 Hood River 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.
One Unified District for Excellence
Hood River County operates a streamlined system of eight schools all contained within a single county-wide district. This focused infrastructure serves 3,605 students through five elementary, two middle, and one high school.
The Hood River County SD Model
By operating as a single district, Hood River County SD manages all 3,605 students with consistent standards. Unlike many neighbors, the county has no charter schools, focusing all resources on its eight traditional public campuses.
Town and Country Balance
The locale is evenly split with four schools in town and four in rural areas, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. Hood River Valley High is the central hub for older students, with a significant enrollment of 1,209.
School Overview
Total Schools
8
in Hood River County
Reported Enrollment
3,605
8 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Hood River County
8 Public Schools in Hood River 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 dataLevel
Showing 8 of 8 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hood River Valley High School | Profile | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 1,209 |
| May Street Elementary School | Record | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 461 |
| Hood River Middle School | Record | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Town: Remote | 6–8 | Middle | 426 |
| Mid Valley Elementary School | Record | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 391 |
| Westside Elementary School | Record | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 382 |
| WyEast Middle School | Record | Hood River County SD | Hood River, 97031Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 373 |
| Parkdale Elementary School | Record | Hood River County SD | Parkdale, 97041Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 275 |
| Cascade Locks School | Record | Hood River County SD | Cascade Locks, 97014Rural: Distant | KG–5 | Primary | 88 |
Hood River Valley High School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Town: Remote
May Street Elementary School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Town: Remote
Hood River Middle School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Town: Remote
Mid Valley Elementary School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Rural: Distant
Westside Elementary School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Town: Remote
WyEast Middle School
Hood River County SD
Hood River, 97031 / Rural: Fringe
Parkdale Elementary School
Hood River County SD
Parkdale, 97041 / Rural: Remote
Cascade Locks School
Hood River County SD
Cascade Locks, 97014 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$9,969
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Hood River County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Hood River County, Oregon?
Hood River County operates a streamlined system of eight schools all contained within a single county-wide district. This focused infrastructure serves 3,605 students through five elementary, two middle, and one high school.
What are the major school districts in Hood River County, Oregon?
By operating as a single district, Hood River County SD manages all 3,605 students with consistent standards. Unlike many neighbors, the county has no charter schools, focusing all resources on its eight traditional public campuses.
What is the school experience like in Hood River County?
The locale is evenly split with four schools in town and four in rural areas, reflecting the county's geographic diversity. Hood River Valley High is the central hub for older students, with a significant enrollment of 1,209.
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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.