Lincoln County Schools & Education
Lincoln County, Oregon
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
80.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
80.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$7,260
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,886
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 41/100
State Score Position
#31
of 36 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Lincoln County
Measured School Summary
Lincoln County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 80.0%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $7,260 per pupil, Lincoln County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 32% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 2.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 8% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Lincoln 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
18 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
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #31 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.
Completion
80.0%
2.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$7,260
$626 below the state average
School coverage
18
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
Lincoln County has 18 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 Lincoln 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
Lincoln County SD carries most of the listed public-school system, with 18 of 18 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#31
of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 13 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.
Lincoln County SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,111 students
18 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Lincoln County SD is the largest listed district slice, with 18 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 Lincoln 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 Lincoln 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.
Coastal Education in Lincoln County
Lincoln County operates 18 public schools serving 5,111 students, all managed under a single unified district. The infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools along the coast.
Academic Outcomes on the Oregon Coast
The graduation rate of 80.0% is slightly below the state average of 82.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $7,260, which sits below the Oregon average of $7,886 and nearly $6,000 below the national average.
A Unified Coastal District
Lincoln County SD manages all 18 schools in the county, providing a consistent curriculum for its 5,111 students. Charter schools are a significant part of the mix, with 3 institutions representing 16.7% of all schools.
Small Town Schools by the Sea
Most schools are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 284 students per campus. Newport High School is the largest with 624 students, followed by Newport Middle and Taft High.
School Overview
Total Schools
18
in Lincoln County
Reported Enrollment
5,111
18 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
3
17% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Lincoln County
18 Public Schools in Lincoln 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 18 of 18 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport High School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Newport, 97365Town: Distant | 9–12 | High | 624 |
| Newport Middle School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Newport, 97365Town: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 475 |
| Taft High School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Lincoln City, 97367Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 464 |
| Taft Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Lincoln City, 97367Town: Remote | 3–6 | Primary | 453 |
| Sam Case Elementary | Record | Lincoln County SD | Newport, 97365Town: Distant | 3–5 | Primary | 386 |
| Toledo Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Toledo, 97391Town: Distant | KG–6 | Primary | 386 |
| Yaquina View Elementary | Record | Lincoln County SD | Newport, 97365Town: Distant | KG–2 | Primary | 337 |
| Oceanlake Elementary School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Lincoln City, 97367Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 290 |
| Crestview Heights School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Waldport, 97394Rural: Fringe | KG–6 | Primary | 279 |
| Taft Middle School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Lincoln City, 97367Town: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 259 |
| Siletz Valley Schools | Record | Lincoln County SD | Siletz, 97380Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 223 |
| Waldport High School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Waldport, 97394Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 199 |
| Eddyville Charter School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Eddyville, 97343Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Charter | 197 |
| Toledo Senior High School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Toledo, 97391Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 184 |
| Compass K-12 Online School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Newport, 97365Town: Distant | KG–12 | Virtual | 139 |
| Toledo Jr. High | Record | Lincoln County SD | Toledo, 97391Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 104 |
| Waldport Middle School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Waldport, 97394Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 82 |
| Lincoln City Career Technical High School | Record | Lincoln County SD | Lincoln City, 97367Town: Remote | 9–12 | Charter | 30 |
Taft Elementary School
Lincoln County SD
Lincoln City, 97367 / Town: Remote
Oceanlake Elementary School
Lincoln County SD
Lincoln City, 97367 / Town: Remote
Crestview Heights School
Lincoln County SD
Waldport, 97394 / Rural: Fringe
Eddyville Charter School
Lincoln County SD
Eddyville, 97343 / Rural: Distant
Compass K-12 Online School
Lincoln County SD
Newport, 97365 / Town: Distant
Lincoln City Career Technical High School
Lincoln County SD
Lincoln City, 97367 / Town: Remote
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$7,260
State avg $7,886
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Schools in Lincoln County, Oregon — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Lincoln County, Oregon?
Lincoln County operates 18 public schools serving 5,111 students, all managed under a single unified district. The infrastructure includes 6 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 5 high schools along the coast.
How do schools in Lincoln County perform academically?
The graduation rate of 80.0% is slightly below the state average of 82.3%. Per-pupil expenditure is $7,260, which sits below the Oregon average of $7,886 and nearly $6,000 below the national average.
What are the major school districts in Lincoln County, Oregon?
Lincoln County SD manages all 18 schools in the county, providing a consistent curriculum for its 5,111 students. Charter schools are a significant part of the mix, with 3 institutions representing 16.7% of all schools.
What is the school experience like in Lincoln County?
Most schools are located in town settings, with an average enrollment of 284 students per campus. Newport High School is the largest with 624 students, followed by Newport Middle and Taft High.
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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.