Can I use Linn County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Linn County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Linn County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Linn County?

Start with the 48 listed public schools and 7 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Linn County Schools & Education

Name: Linn County, Oregon Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Linn County, Oregon

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

12/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Lower Signal

Graduation Rate

76.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

76.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 82.3%

Per-Pupil Spending

$6,163

National avg $13,239

State avg $7,886

School Score

12/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 41/100

State Score Position

#33

of 36 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Linn County

Measured School Summary

Linn County faces educational challenges with a school score of 12/100 and a graduation rate of 76.7%, falling below typical benchmarks.

Funding Context

At $6,163 per pupil, Linn County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 70% below the Oregon average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 5.6 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 22% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Linn 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

48 public schools and 7 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

12/100

Lower measured signal. Ranks #33 of 36 Oregon counties with school score data.

Completion

76.7%

5.6 pts below the state average

Funding context

$6,163

$1,723 below the state average

School coverage

7 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

Linn County has 48 public schools across 7 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.

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Parent decision brief

What Linn 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

Linn 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

#33

of 36 Oregon counties with school score data. The county score is 29 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.

Lebanon Community SD 9

Elementary to high school visible

4,046 students

Elementary 7Middle 1High 1Other 0

9 listed schools in this county slice.

Sweet Home SD 55

Elementary to high school visible

2,340 students

Elementary 5Middle 1High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Scio SD 95

Elementary to high school visible

1,688 students

Elementary 2Middle 1High 1Other 1

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Harrisburg SD 7J

Elementary to high school visible

776 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Lebanon Community SD 9 is the largest listed district slice, with 9 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 Linn County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Linn 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 Linn 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.

Linn County's Broad School Network

Linn County features 48 public schools, including 29 elementary and 11 high schools, across 7 different districts. These facilities support a total enrollment of 17,995 students in various settings.

Graduation Rates and Investment Levels

The graduation rate of 76.7% lags behind the state average of 82.3% and the national benchmark of 87.0%. Per-pupil spending of $6,163 is also significantly lower than both state and national averages.

Lebanon and Sweet Home Districts

Lebanon Community SD 9 is the largest district, serving 4,046 students across 9 schools. The county also hosts Willamette Connections Academy, a large charter school serving nearly 1,000 students.

A Balance of City and Town Schools

Linn County offers a mix of 18 city schools, 16 town schools, and 14 rural schools. South Albany High is the largest traditional school with 1,481 students, while the county average enrollment is 375.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Linn County

Reported Enrollment

17,995

48 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

8% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary29

Middle7

High11

Other1

7 School Districts in Linn County

Lebanon Community SD 9

Santiam Canyon SD 129J

3 schools

2,617 students

Sweet Home SD 55

7 schools

2,340 students

North Santiam SD 29J

6 schools

2,089 students

Scio SD 95

5 schools

1,688 students

Harrisburg SD 7J

3 schools

776 students

Central Linn SD 552

2 schools

539 students

48 Public Schools in Linn County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 4 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Linn County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
South Albany High School	Profile	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	9–12	High	1,481
Lebanon High School	Profile	Lebanon Community SD 9	Lebanon, 97355Town: Fringe	9–12	High	1,289
West Albany High School	Profile	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97321City: Small	9–12	High	1,250
Willamette Connections Academy	Profile	Scio SD 95	Scio, 97374Rural: Distant	KG–12	CharterVirtual	996
Sweet Home High School	Record	Sweet Home SD 55	Sweet Home, 97386Town: Distant	9–12	High	684
Timber Ridge School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	3–8	Middle	674
Calapooia Middle School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	6–8	Middle	645
Seven Oak Middle School	Record	Lebanon Community SD 9	Lebanon, 97355Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	593
Meadow Ridge Elementary	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	KG–3	Primary	544
Memorial Middle School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97321City: Small	6–8	Middle	523
Riverview School	Record	Lebanon Community SD 9	Lebanon, 97355Town: Fringe	KG–5	Primary	401
Sweet Home Junior High School	Record	Sweet Home SD 55	Sweet Home, 97386Town: Distant	7–8	Middle	383
Periwinkle Elementary School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	KG–5	Primary	379
Sunrise Elementary School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	KG–5	Primary	359
Pioneer School	Record	Lebanon Community SD 9	Lebanon, 97355Town: Fringe	KG–6	Primary	357
Foster Elementary School	Record	Sweet Home SD 55	Foster, 97345Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	340
South Shore Elementary School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97322City: Small	KG–5	Primary	334
Liberty Elementary School	Record	Greater Albany Public SD 8J	Albany, 97321City: Small	KG–5	Primary	317
Sand Ridge Charter School	Record	Lebanon Community SD 9	Lebanon, 97355Town: Fringe	KG–8	Charter	317
Oak Heights Elementary School	Record	Sweet Home SD 55	Sweet Home, 97386Town: Distant	KG–6	Primary	316

South Albany High School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,481 students

Lebanon High School

Lebanon Community SD 9

Lebanon, 97355 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,289 students

West Albany High School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97321 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,250 students

Willamette Connections Academy

Scio SD 95

Scio, 97374 / Rural: Distant

ProfileKG–12CharterVirtual996 students

Sweet Home High School

Sweet Home SD 55

Sweet Home, 97386 / Town: Distant

Record9–12High684 students

Timber Ridge School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

Record3–8Middle674 students

Calapooia Middle School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle645 students

Seven Oak Middle School

Lebanon Community SD 9

Lebanon, 97355 / Town: Fringe

Record6–8Middle593 students

Meadow Ridge Elementary

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

RecordKG–3Primary544 students

Memorial Middle School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97321 / City: Small

Record6–8Middle523 students

Riverview School

Lebanon Community SD 9

Lebanon, 97355 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–5Primary401 students

Sweet Home Junior High School

Sweet Home SD 55

Sweet Home, 97386 / Town: Distant

Record7–8Middle383 students

Periwinkle Elementary School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary379 students

Sunrise Elementary School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary359 students

Pioneer School

Lebanon Community SD 9

Lebanon, 97355 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary357 students

Foster Elementary School

Sweet Home SD 55

Foster, 97345 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary340 students

South Shore Elementary School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97322 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary334 students

Liberty Elementary School

Greater Albany Public SD 8J

Albany, 97321 / City: Small

RecordKG–5Primary317 students

Sand Ridge Charter School

Lebanon Community SD 9

Lebanon, 97355 / Town: Fringe

RecordKG–8Charter317 students

Oak Heights Elementary School

Sweet Home SD 55

Sweet Home, 97386 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary316 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$6,163

State avg $7,886

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Oregon counties have the highest graduation rates?

Hood River County (92.0%), Morrow County (91.8%), and Lake County (91.0%) currently lead Oregon among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Oregon?

Across Oregon counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $7,886. The highest current county values are Wallowa County ($10,680), Gilliam County ($10,676), and Grant County ($10,655). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Linn County?

Linn County has a school score of 12/100, which is a lower measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Linn County?

The high school graduation rate in Linn County is 76.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Linn County spend per student?

Linn County spends $6,163 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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Schools in Linn County, Oregon — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Linn County, Oregon?

Linn County features 48 public schools, including 29 elementary and 11 high schools, across 7 different districts. These facilities support a total enrollment of 17,995 students in various settings.

How do schools in Linn County perform academically?

What are the major school districts in Linn County, Oregon?

Lebanon Community SD 9 is the largest district, serving 4,046 students across 9 schools. The county also hosts Willamette Connections Academy, a large charter school serving nearly 1,000 students.

What is the school experience like in Linn County?

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

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.

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