Lane County Schools & Education
Lane County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
78.6%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
78.6%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,370
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
29/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#29
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lane County
Measured School Summary
Lane County faces educational challenges with a school score of 29/100 and a graduation rate of 78.6%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,370 per pupil, Lane County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 30% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.7 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 7% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lane 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
115 public schools and 17 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
29/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #29 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
78.6%
3.7 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,370
$516 below the state average
School coverage
115
17 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
Lane County has 115 public schools across 17 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 Lane 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.
Large multi-district county
Lane County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#29
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 12 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.
Eugene SD 4J
Elementary to high school visible
16,417 students
37 listed schools in this county slice.
Springfield SD 19
Elementary to high school visible
9,263 students
21 listed schools in this county slice.
Bethel SD 52
Elementary to high school visible
5,075 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
South Lane SD 45J3
Elementary to high school visible
2,765 students
10 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Eugene SD 4J is the largest listed district slice, with 37 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 Lane County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Lane 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 Lane 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.
Extensive Education Landscape in Lane County
Lane County features a massive network of 115 public schools, including 58 elementary and 29 high schools. This infrastructure supports a large student body of 43,461 students across 17 different districts.
Performance Challenges and Funding Levels
The county's 78.6% graduation rate remains below the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national target of 87.0%. Local per-pupil spending of $7,370 is also lower than the state average of $7,886 and far behind the national median.
Eugene and Springfield District Hubs
Eugene SD 4J is the largest district with 16,417 students, followed by Springfield SD 19 with 9,263 students. Choice is prevalent here, as 14 charter schools make up over 12% of the county's educational offerings.
Diverse Urban and Rural Campuses
With 67 city schools and 26 rural schools, students experience a wide range of environments. Large high schools like Sheldon and Willamette serve over 1,500 students each, while the average school size countywide is 378.
School Overview
Total Schools
115
in Lane County
Reported Enrollment
43,461
115 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
14
12% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Lane County
Eugene SD 4J
GuideSpringfield SD 19
GuideBethel SD 52
GuideSouth Lane SD 45J3
Junction City SD 69
Fern Ridge SD 28J
Siuslaw SD 97J
Creswell SD 40
Lowell SD 71
Pleasant Hill SD 1
115 Public Schools in Lane County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 7 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 115 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sheldon High School | Profile | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97401City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,525 |
| Willamette High School | Profile | Bethel SD 52 | Eugene, 97402City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,516 |
| South Eugene High School | Profile | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97401City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,505 |
| Springfield High School | Profile | Springfield SD 19 | Springfield, 97477City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,317 |
| Thurston High School | Profile | Springfield SD 19 | Springfield, 97478City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,277 |
| Churchill High School | Profile | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97405City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,082 |
| North Eugene High School | Profile | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97404City: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 1,071 |
| Cottage Grove High School | Record | South Lane SD 45J3 | Cottage Grove, 97424Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 665 |
| Meadow View School | Record | Bethel SD 52 | Eugene, 97402City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 657 |
| Prairie Mountain School | Record | Bethel SD 52 | Eugene, 97402City: Midsize | KG–8 | Primary | 585 |
| Gilham Elementary School | Record | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97408City: Midsize | KG–5 | Primary | 584 |
| Hamlin Middle School | Record | Springfield SD 19 | Springfield, 97477City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 571 |
| TEACH-NW | Record | Marcola SD 79J | Eugene, 97401Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | CharterVirtual | 570 |
| Thurston Middle School | Record | Springfield SD 19 | Springfield, 97478City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 563 |
| Bridge Charter Academy | Record | Lowell SD 71 | Lowell, 97452Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 560 |
| Roosevelt Middle School | Record | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97405City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 543 |
| Monroe Middle School | Record | Eugene SD 4J | Eugene, 97401City: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 541 |
| Junction City High School | Record | Junction City SD 69 | Junction City, 97448Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 539 |
| Pleasant Hill High School | Record | Pleasant Hill SD 1 | Pleasant Hill, 97455Rural: Fringe | 6–12 | High | 538 |
| Siuslaw Elementary School | Record | Siuslaw SD 97J | Florence, 97439Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 520 |
Sheldon High School
Eugene SD 4J
Eugene, 97401 / City: Midsize
Willamette High School
Bethel SD 52
Eugene, 97402 / City: Midsize
South Eugene High School
Eugene SD 4J
Eugene, 97401 / City: Midsize
Springfield High School
Springfield SD 19
Springfield, 97477 / City: Small
Thurston High School
Springfield SD 19
Springfield, 97478 / City: Small
Churchill High School
Eugene SD 4J
Eugene, 97405 / City: Midsize
North Eugene High School
Eugene SD 4J
Eugene, 97404 / City: Midsize
Cottage Grove High School
South Lane SD 45J3
Cottage Grove, 97424 / Town: Distant
Junction City High School
Junction City SD 69
Junction City, 97448 / Town: Fringe
Pleasant Hill High School
Pleasant Hill SD 1
Pleasant Hill, 97455 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,370
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Lane County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lane County, Oregon?
Lane County features a massive network of 115 public schools, including 58 elementary and 29 high schools. This infrastructure supports a large student body of 43,461 students across 17 different districts.
How do schools in Lane County perform academically?
The county's 78.6% graduation rate remains below the Oregon average of 82.3% and the national target of 87.0%. Local per-pupil spending of $7,370 is also lower than the state average of $7,886 and far behind the national median.
What are the major school districts in Lane County, Oregon?
Eugene SD 4J is the largest district with 16,417 students, followed by Springfield SD 19 with 9,263 students. Choice is prevalent here, as 14 charter schools make up over 12% of the county's educational offerings.
What is the school experience like in Lane County?
With 67 city schools and 26 rural schools, students experience a wide range of environments. Large high schools like Sheldon and Willamette serve over 1,500 students each, while the average school size countywide is 378.
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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.