Josephine County Schools & Education
Josephine 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
80.7%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.7%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,979
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
37/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#21
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Josephine County
Measured School Summary
Josephine County faces educational challenges with a school score of 37/100 and a graduation rate of 80.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,979 per pupil, Josephine 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 trails the state average by 1.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 1% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Josephine 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 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
37/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #21 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
80.7%
1.6 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,979
$93 above the state average
School coverage
27
1 district 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
Josephine County has 27 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 Josephine 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
Josephine 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
#21
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.
Grants Pass SD 7
Elementary to high school visible
5,719 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Grants Pass SD 7 is the largest listed district slice, with 11 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 Josephine 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?
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 Josephine 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 Snapshot of Josephine County Schools
The county operates a total of 27 public schools, including 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 10,182 students across the region.
Evaluating Academic Outcomes and Investment
The county's graduation rate of 80.7% slightly trails the state average of 82.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. While per-pupil spending of $7,979 exceeds the state average of $7,886, it remains significantly below the national average of $13,000.
Spotlight on Grants Pass School District 7
Grants Pass SD 7 is the county's dominant provider, managing 11 schools and 5,719 students. Families also have specialized options, as 3 charter schools account for 11.1% of the total educational landscape.
Classroom Environments from City to Rural
Josephine County features a mix of 13 city schools and 12 rural locations, with an average school size of 377 students. Grants Pass High School is the largest with 1,722 students, while smaller elementary schools like Redwood serve 440 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
27
in Josephine County
Reported Enrollment
10,182
27 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
3
11% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Josephine County
27 Public Schools in Josephine 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 20 of 27 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Profile | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,722 |
| North Middle School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 710 |
| South Middle School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97527City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 633 |
| Hidden Valley High School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97527Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 537 |
| Redwood Elementary School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97527City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 440 |
| North Valley High School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97526Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 427 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 415 |
| Riverside Elementary School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 403 |
| Parkside Elementary | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 396 |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97527City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 387 |
| Evergreen Elementary School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Cave Junction, 97523Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 376 |
| Highland Elementary School | Record | Grants Pass SD 7 | Grants Pass, 97526City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 351 |
| Madrona Elementary School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97527Suburb: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 335 |
| Manzanita Elementary School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97526Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 335 |
| Fleming Middle School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97526Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 331 |
| Illinois Valley High School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Cave Junction, 97523Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 320 |
| Lincoln Savage Middle School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97527Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 311 |
| Lorna Byrne Middle School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Cave Junction, 97523Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 307 |
| Fruitdale Elementary School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97527City: Small | KG–5 | Primary | 268 |
| Ft Vannoy Elementary School | Record | Three Rivers/Josephine County SD | Grants Pass, 97526Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 255 |
Grants Pass High School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97526 / City: Small
Hidden Valley High School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97527 / Rural: Fringe
Redwood Elementary School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97527 / City: Small
North Valley High School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97526 / Rural: Fringe
Lincoln Elementary School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97526 / City: Small
Riverside Elementary School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97526 / City: Small
Allen Dale Elementary School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97527 / City: Small
Evergreen Elementary School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Cave Junction, 97523 / Rural: Distant
Highland Elementary School
Grants Pass SD 7
Grants Pass, 97526 / City: Small
Madrona Elementary School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97527 / Suburb: Small
Manzanita Elementary School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97526 / Rural: Fringe
Fleming Middle School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97526 / Rural: Fringe
Illinois Valley High School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Cave Junction, 97523 / Rural: Distant
Lincoln Savage Middle School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97527 / Rural: Fringe
Lorna Byrne Middle School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Cave Junction, 97523 / Rural: Distant
Fruitdale Elementary School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97527 / City: Small
Ft Vannoy Elementary School
Three Rivers/Josephine County SD
Grants Pass, 97526 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,979
State avg $7,886
Compare Nearby Counties
Review Josephine County against other counties using the same NCES-backed metrics.
Open CompareBrowse Public Schools
See school-level enrollment, grade ranges, school type, and district affiliation.
View SchoolsFrequently Asked Questions
Which Oregon counties have the highest graduation rates?
What is per-pupil spending like in Oregon?
How should I read the school score in Josephine County?
What is the graduation rate in Josephine County?
How much does Josephine County spend per student?
Frequently Asked Questions
Schools in Josephine County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Josephine County, Oregon?
The county operates a total of 27 public schools, including 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 7 high schools. These facilities serve a total enrollment of 10,182 students across the region.
How do schools in Josephine County perform academically?
The county's graduation rate of 80.7% slightly trails the state average of 82.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. While per-pupil spending of $7,979 exceeds the state average of $7,886, it remains significantly below the national average of $13,000.
What are the major school districts in Josephine County, Oregon?
Grants Pass SD 7 is the county's dominant provider, managing 11 schools and 5,719 students. Families also have specialized options, as 3 charter schools account for 11.1% of the total educational landscape.
What is the school experience like in Josephine County?
Josephine County features a mix of 13 city schools and 12 rural locations, with an average school size of 377 students. Grants Pass High School is the largest with 1,722 students, while smaller elementary schools like Redwood serve 440 students.
Counties with Similar School Profile
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.